Morgan Modjeski

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'It was a dead-end' more tenants come forward about absentee Winnipeg landlord

1 week ago | winnipeg.citynews.ca | Joanne Roberts |Morgan Modjeski

More concerns are being raised about a Winnipeg landlord renting what some claim are low-quality rentals at high prices creating problems for vulnerable tenants, but the landlord says Manitoba's Residential Tenancies Branch is the body to rule on concerns tenants have brought forward about the properties. Last week, CityNews reported on Winnipeg mother Samantha Zebrasky's experience with Ember Realty Group Ltd.
Family suffering after alleged rental runaround by Winnipeg landlord

1 week ago | winnipeg.citynews.ca | Joanne Roberts |Morgan Modjeski

A home on Alfred Avenue was supposed to be a fresh start for a First Nations family of seven, but when the family saw the residence first-hand, they described it as walking into a house from hell, refusing to bring their children into the rundown property. Looking for a home close to her grandmother in Winnipeg's North End, Samantha Zebrasky signed a one year lease with Ember Realty Group Ltd. with some support from Jordan's Principle.
Manitobans coming through loud and clear on province's worst roads

1 week ago | winnipeg.citynews.ca | Morgan Modjeski

When it comes to nominating Manitoba's worst roads people are making their voices heard. The voting period for the undesirable distinction came to a close Wednesday and officials with CAA say they saw more submissions for the competition than ever before.
Tattoo removal expert's riveting story now in ink forever

2 weeks ago | winnipeg.citynews.ca | Morgan Modjeski

It's a story of rebirth and healing and now it's in ink forever. A well-known tattoo-removal expert in Winnipeg, who has removed hundreds of tattoos from gang members in and out of jail, has released a book about her life. "It was part of the healing journey," said Della Steinke, who penned the new work with the help of author Kevin Zdrill. Called, Mothering to Mother Ink, Steinke says the story details her life from childhood to tattoo removal expert, and she hopes it helps others.
Whiteout parties return to Winnipeg as Jets prepare for playoff run

2 weeks ago | winnipeg.citynews.ca | Morgan Modjeski

Winnipeg Jets fans can rejoice. That's because the return of the Whiteout Street Parties is upon us. True North Sports and Entertainment announced Tuesday that 5,000 fans will be able to converge on Donald Street, between Portage Avenue and Graham Avenue. "The Winnipeg Whiteout Street Parties have become part of our city's Whiteout traditions," said Kevin Donnelly, True North's Senior Vice President of Venues and Entertainment, in a news release.
MPI logs increase in distracted driving suspensions

3 weeks ago | winnipeg.citynews.ca | Morgan Modjeski

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Manitoba Public Insurance has announced they've logged an increase of drivers who are not paying attention while behind the wheel. More drivers had their licence suspended in 2024 than in the previous five years, with 2,817 drivers penalized last year, facing a three-day suspension, and 150 getting seven-day suspensions.
Well-known Winnipeg hairstylist killed in Cuba remembered as dedicated, passionate person

1 month ago | winnipeg.citynews.ca | Morgan Modjeski

A Winnipeg family and a community are in mourning after a local man was killed while abroad in Cuba, Global Affairs Canada confirming they are assisting the family in the wake of the tragic death. Rui Andrade, a well-known hair stylist who lived in Winnipeg, died in Varadero, Cuba, a resort city on the Hicacos peninsula, earlier this month. His brother Paulo confirmed in a series of Facebook messages the man was the victim of what appears to be foul play when he died.
Well-known Winnipeg hairstylist killed in Cuba remembered as dedicated, passionate person

1 month ago | winnipeg.citynews.ca | Morgan Modjeski

A Winnipeg family and a community are in mourning after a man was killed while abroad in Cuba. Rui Andrade, a well-known hairstylist who lived in Winnipeg, died in Varadero, a resort city on the Hicacos peninsula, on March 2. Global Affairs Canada confirmed they are assisting the family in the wake of the tragic death. Describing the incident as "a robbery," Andrade's brother Paulo said in a series of Facebook messages the man was the victim of what appears to be foul play.
Manitobans share positive life changes since COVID pandemic

1 month ago | winnipeg.citynews.ca | Joanne Roberts |Morgan Modjeski

Libby MacTavish was used to working seven-days a week and had over two-dozen clients who relied on her as a special education teacher, but when the pandemic hit, her client list was reduced drastically; down to only one. The gravity of the situation hit when she came home from a trip to Mexico in March of 2020 on a rescue plane.
Budget 2025 focuses on 'building' Manitoba

1 month ago | winnipeg.citynews.ca | Morgan Modjeski

The Manitoba government's budget is one it says puts the province and country first. Manitoba is not backing down. That was the message delivered on Thursday afternoon in the Legislature by Finance Minister Adrien Sala as he said Budget 2025 is one that will be focused on "building one Manitoba" in the face of historic times in Canada. "As Manitobans we are proud of who we are. We are proud to be Canadian. I'm delivering this budget at a pivotal moment in our great nation's history," said Sala.