Rumours from Toronto for Late July 1997

Bill 109 passed first reading in the Ontario Legislature today. The controversial bill reorganizing class curriculum within Ontario schools is due to become law within 3 weeks.

High Summer Players arrive in Toronto days early. High jinx in High Park as the famous theater group sets up its traveling festival. After a special performance for media and guests last night, critics and spectators raved. The mock battle scenes are so realistic that standing ovations occurred during, as well as after, the performance. This is a must see.

Blood privatization comes one step closer to reality. An outside consortium has petitioned Parliament for the right to run a private blood collection service. United Health Services Inc. slammed the track record of the Red Cross. Political debate rages furiously on all sides both for and against.

Family of well known financier disappears. Elizabeth Phelps, wife of Marty Phelps, and her son William are missing. Police are baffled, but suspect foul play. Mr. Phelps has offered a record 10 million dollar reward for their return or information as to their whereabouts.

Weekly World News. Man Sees Titanic. The unidentified man claims to have seen the ship dock at Toronto harbour earlier this week. But it's OK, he's not crazy. He only saw the ghost of the 200 ton vessel dock, not the real thing.

Palais Royal to reopen. This much loved venue that was the center of the big band sound is scheduled to open its doors later this month. Fully restored to its original glory, this art deco masterpiece should bring some old world charm back to a night scene that consists of neon sports bars. David Sessions, self styled playboy and owner, has arranged for an inspired opening night, featuring none other than Harry Connick Jr. Tickets for the gala were sold out even before going on sale. Scalpers have already sold tickets for $1000 a piece, almost twice their original face value.

Drilling team in South America raises alarm. Rio to fully evacuate? Geologists confirm their fears about dormant volcano St. Lucia. Located 2 kilometers outside of a city with a population of 15 million, the volcano has been found to be seismically active. The government is asking citizens to remain calm, saying the volcano may not blow for another 50 years. Geologists disagree, saying that their drilling has found temperatures rising at an alarming rate only l00 meters below the surface. This can only point to an eruption in the foreseeable future.

Motivational Speaker David Gan hits the city with a splash. Only newly arrived in Toronto, he can be seen on Breakfast Television as a prelude to his 3 day free seminar at the Skydome. Promotional tapes, books and baseball caps are being offered on almost every major street corner.

Black Serial rapist sought by police after attacking yet another young Jewish girl in North York.

Anger, despair, and paranoia sweep across the city. Recent events only serve to feed the growing anxiety as tension continues to build.

Riots continue to erupt throughout the city.

Hate literature pours into the streets, propagated by various factions.

Dudley Laws assassinated. White Suprematists claim responsibility.

Amongst the shadier residents of the city, tensions mount as narcotics prices skyrocket. Crime and violence are surmounting all previous records, as major street wars erupt in an attempt control the rapidly shrinking supply.

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