The hype finally becomes reality, as the newest club to hit Toronto opens its doors to the public. 'Swing', self-styled 1930's speakeasy, has made a huge splash with the jet set. One insider was quoted as saying "Now all we need is prohibition and Capone."
Former Elysium Sagewood Chateau, newly restored, has once more been destroyed. Arson is suspected.
The High Summer Players get rave reviews and its cult following grows. They are expected in Toronto on July 17th.
Archbishop DuJean has publicly denounced the anarchs and refuses to recognize their existence, proclaiming them to be fair game after recent events.
On Sunday, June 22nd, a black youth died while in police custody. The Youth supposedly fell down a set of stairs while being taken back to his cell after an interview. The SIU is requesting a full internal inquiry.
On Wednesday, June 25th, black action groups marched on city hall, demanding justice for Sunday's death. The march is followed up by several smaller demonstrations outside all of Toronto's downtown police stations.
On Thursday, June 27th, the police officer involved is cleared of all charges in Sunday's police cell death. There is a public outcry from all of Toronto's minority groups as the officer walks away from what was allegedly an open and shut case.
On Saturday the 28th, white supremacists and black action groups clashed at what was initially a peaceful demonstration. At first, the gathering heard leaders of black church groups speak out against police racism, but chaos erupted as a white supremacist group drove into the predominantly black crowd, throwing pictures of Hitler and screaming obscenities. A small riot ensued as police stepped in to protect the twenty or so supremacists by surrounding their vehicle. Tear gas was used to disperse the crowd.
Violence erupted in Scarborough on Sunday. Several bonfires were set, and two police officers are missing.
On Monday, the media highlighted racial tensions in Toronto. The press asked "Could this be next L.A.?"