Union says agreement delivers on members’ priority of fair wage increases The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) announced Thursday that it has reached a tentative agreement with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MLL) that would give its workers a 12% wage increase over four years. The union said the agreement also includes improvements to benefits, job security, and health and safety provisions. The MGEU represents about 1,400 workers at…

The case of Madalina Cojocari, a 15-year-old girl who went missing from Cornelius in January 2023, took a new turn on Thursday as her stepfather and mother appeared in court. Stepfather’s bond reduced to $25K Madalina’s stepfather, John Michael Winters, was arrested in February 2023 on charges of indecent liberties with a child and statutory rape. He was initially held on a $1 million bond, but on Thursday, a judge…

The nonprofit organization that provides shelter and support for the homeless in Central Oregon is planning to open a new facility in Redmond, thanks to a visit from Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. Governor Kotek tours future site of Shepherd’s House Ministries On Thursday, August 24, 2023, Governor Kotek made a stop at the future site of Shepherd’s House Ministries in Redmond, where she met with several local leaders and advocates…

President Joe Biden’s weeklong vacation to Lake Tahoe has been interrupted by several crises at home and abroad, forcing him to balance his personal time with his presidential duties. Biden Visits Maui to Assess Wildfire Damage On Monday, Biden and his wife Jill flew to Maui, where they met with survivors, emergency workers and officials who have been dealing with the devastating wildfires that have killed at least 114 people…