Morgan Modjeski

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Political landscape shifting in Manitoba as new MPs head to Ottawa

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

Manitobans have voted to send some new MPs to Ottawa. That's after the challenges facing the New Democratic Party (NDP) across the country were also logged in Manitoba, as of the three seats held by the party in the province, only one MP remained following Monday's vote. Leah Gazan, the incumbent in Winnipeg Centre, was the only NDP MP to hold onto their seat after the dust settled on election day.
Election Day 2025 in Winnipeg

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

Voters across Winnipeg are headed to the ballot box to cast their vote in Election 2025. Community centres, schools and other voting stations saw a steady flow of people participating in the vote and CityNews Winnipeg captured some of the sights and sounds of democracy in action.
'It was a dead-end' more tenants come forward about absentee Winnipeg landlord

1 month 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 month 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.