Actors Filming in Markham

Film stars Jude Law and Forest Whitaker are at the Angus Glen Golf Club this week filming a movie called Repossession Mambo. Filming began Monday morning and continues until Thursday.Part of the film is being shot in a house on Harper Hill Road . Scenes will also be shot from the third hole of Augus' south golf course.

With files from Yorkregion.com

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Markham Author Nominated For GG Award

A Markham resident has been nominated for a Governor General’s Literary Award. In the drama category, Markham writer Salvatore Antonio received the nomination for his work, In Gabriel’s Kitchen.The winners of the prestigious awards will be announced on Nov. 27.

With files from Yorkregion.com

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Third Body Found In Burned Out Van

York Regional Police say a third body has been discovered in a burned out van found in King Township.According to Investigators, the discovery was made following an examination by an expert forensic anthropologist.Police have said DNA or dental records will be required to identify a woman and a girl found burned to death inside the van.The bodies were discovered after a man showed up at a home late Sunday night and screamed through the intercom for someone to call 911.Police say they are still unable to question the 46-year-old man, who suffered serious burns and is under sedation in hospital.

With files from CBC.ca

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Sports Report

MLB Playoffs: Cleveland 7 Boston 3 (Clev. leads 3-1)

YRAA

Sr. Girls Basketball (winners): Markham, St. Joan of Arc, Trudeau

Jr. Boys Volleyball: Stephen Lewis 2 St. Joan of Arc 0

Tonight

OHL: Oshawa vs. Mississauga; 7pm, Hershey Centre

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YRP Search For Sexual Assault Suspect

York Regional Police are seaching in south Markham for a man wanted in connection with a possible sexual assault. Yorkregion.com reports that police have roped off a grassy plot of land on Kennedy Road just south of Denison Street after a woman, 43, said she was attacked while walking to work this morning.The woman struggled and was able to fend the man off, who fled south on Kennedy.Investigators are working with a limited description of the suspect.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com

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Magna Employess Can Unionize

For the first time in the companyʼs 50-year history, Magna International employees can unionize.Magna chairman and founder Frank Stronach and Canadian Autoworkers president Buzz Hargrove, sat shoulder-to-shoulder yesterday, announcing the ground-breaking deal with the Aurora auto parts maker.It means Magnaʼs 18,000 employees at 45 plants across Canada can unionize if results of a secret ballot vote point in favour of the move.

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Markham Lauches Respect In Sport

The Town of Markham will announce today its participation with an online program called Respect In Sport.This program will teach coaches and parents how to prevent abuse, neglect, haraassment and bullying in sport, and to address the legal and ethical responsbilities associated with these issues.Markham is the first community in Canada to launch this program.

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