DANCER A HIT! Arkady Fontaine's appearance at Toronto's prestigious Anya James Theatre has been a hit with audiences and critics. Even those critics who have in the past not thought very highly of Mr. Fontaine's talent are praising him. After the incident at his last performance, many were certain that the dancer was finished, but he has proved them all wrong. The show has been held over for another week.
BOMB THREAT! Early Sunday night, a bomb threat was received by Wang Computers. The Bomb Squad was called in, and a package was removed. Shortly thereafter, the hapless employees discovered that the company had been robbed blind. The Bomb Squad is suspected by the company, but the police department denies ever receiving the call. Is it possible that the Bomb Squad was a fake?
STOCK UP! Stock in the Toronto based company, Nakatomi, is skyrocketing after the announcement of a new telecommunications software package.
FRANCHISE BANDIT - HERO OR HORROR? The Franchise Bandit has been terrorizing chain restaurants on Spadina Avenue, putting firecrackers in the condiment containers, and plastering walls and windows with posters reading "Meatball Lad Is Coming!" To confuse matters, the Franchise Bandit was also reported to be seen fighting crime in Regent Park. At least one mugging is reported have been averted.
DIAMONDS STOLEN. A diamond storage facility on Yonge Street was robbed last week. An undisclosed number of precious stones were stolen. The International Crime Fighting Unit (ICFU) has been called in to investigate. "We suspect a criminal mastermind, baby!" says Link, of the ICFU's elite team.
PRETTY CO-EDS MURDERED. Two female university students were found murdered in the last four weeks. Police are refusing to discuss any details of how the women died, but they will say that the murders are definitely the work of the same sicko.
VOLCANO - NOT THE MOVIE! Seismic tests have revealed unprecedented volcanic activity in Rio de Janeiro. Authorities are desperately trying to prevent a panicked exodus from the city.
STOCK MARKET CRASH! Diamond prices have plummeted, prompting a day of frenzied action of the floor of the TSE. Stockbrokers are calling this Black Tuesday, and five traders are reported to have committed suicide.
KAMEN - COMMON. Clan Ventrue is formally denouncing the criminal Kamen, formally a pet of Clan Ventrue, and now acknowledged as no more than Caitiff, for the murder of the late Isabella Munroe. Ventrue Elders are calling for the destruction of the vermin.
COFFINS EMPTY. The ten coffins recovered from the archeological digs on the coast of Newfoundland are now on display at the ROM. Scientists and students were disappointed when they opened the coffins and discovered that they contained nothing but earth.
BEACHES PARTY! Artists, street parties, and raves. The Beaches are becoming the place to be for culture in Toronto.
CROWN OF CAINE. The missing "Crown of Caine" is continuing to stir up controversy in World News. Archeologists are mourning the loss of this priceless artifact.