Rumours from Toronto for Late November

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Madelina Opening
Madelina, A Parisian fashion house opened two stores this week, one in Yorkville and one in First Canadian Place. They also placed a full colour catalog insert in Saturday's Globe & Mail.

Store Opening
In other fashion news, a store called Mad Digs opened on Queen Street this weekend. The store features street level clothing styles in a wide variety of prices.

United Health Ready
United Health Services announced this week that it was ready to start operating its blood collection facilities, after months of struggling with delays. They will start their Christmas blood drive campaign in Toronto on December 1st.

Catholic Clinic
The Catholic Archdiocese has opened two emergency street clinics in the downtown core in response to continued problems with emergency wards. It has not been said if these clinics will be permanent.

Suppliers Saved
Most of the suppliers and small service businesses hurt by the Nakatomi crisis have been helped by new investors. It does not appear that too many smaller companies will suffer further ill effects.

Avenging Angel
Public libraries announce that they have received extensive donations from the Avenging Angel Foundation. Monies will be used to purchase new books.

Chemco Case
Jarred Allen, the man charged with the murder of two Chemco Inc. employees and their families, appears in court for the first time tomorrow morning.

Chronic Shock Syndrome
Three patients of Chronic Shock Syndrome died this week in hospitals. Moses Znaimer and CityTV have sponsored a fund to help the families of the victims of this illness and to pay for research. Two of the three victims were CityTV employees. The University of Toronto has agreed to participate in further studies.

Club Opening
A new upscale club called "Sparkles" has opened in the Yonge and Eglinton area. The club features entertainment in the form of Magicians and Mind Readers.

Layoff Worries
Workers at the manufacturing plants formerly owned by the Nakatomi Corporation are very nervous about the possibility of layoffs by the new owners.

Internet Competition
Several small internet companies announced drastic price reductions for home businesses, as well as larger clients. There has been no response from the larger internet suppliers.

Apocalyptic Visions
A fringe religious group is claiming that its leaders have had visions of the end of the world. Members of the Brotherhood of Sacred Truth say we won't make it to the new millenium.

Takeover Bid
There was a hostile takeover bid from a German chemical company to buy Chemco Inc. Chemco fell on hard times when labour disputes could not be settled.

Subway Renovations
The renovations on the Toronto Subway System are continuing at full speed and all seems to be going well.

Bank Hackers
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is rumoured to be having big problems with computer hackers. Some sources say the bank lost almost a million dollars last week.

Cop Misconduct
Twenty-three cops have been fired across the city for misconduct. Some of them face charges for alleged criminal activity.

New Course
The University of Toronto is offering a new program in Paranormal Studies beginning in January.

Gang Arrests
Police continue to make arrests for gang related violence. The Coalition for Public Morality is urging government officials to pass tougher laws for violent offenders.

Truck Hijackings
Four trucks have been hijacked in the city. Truckers who stop at traffic lights are being forced out of their vehicles at gunpoint.

Princely Recognition
Conall MacArran, Prince of Toronto has been found both Valued and Feared by the Camarilla and more specifically by Prince Alexander Summerset of Erie.

Centari Controversy
Word is starting to spread to Europe about the success of the Keepers of Elysium in Toronto. Some liberal Kindred are talking about the possibility of duplicating Prince MacArran's idea. More conservative members are still skeptical.

Brujah Divided
The Brujah Clan is still very divided over the treatment of Brujah Anarchs in the Domain of Toronto. Most seem to be leaning towards the opinion that the Camarilla citizens of Toronto have a right to defend themselves.

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