Morgan Modjeski

Reporter

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Morgan is a reporter based in Winnipeg, Man. who has extensive experience doing long-form and investigative journalism pieces while never giving up the daily chase.He's held staff positions at the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, the Fort McMurray Today, Metro Saskatoon, Metro Calgary, and most recently, at CBC Saskatchewan where he worked as an enterprising multimedia reporter. He now works as an investigative reporter for CityNews in his hometown of the Peg'.

Morgan Modjeski

Reporter

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Questions remain around crash outside of Winnipeg caught on tape
Video of a fiery crash outside of Winnipeg has been shared widely online, but the person whose camera captured the video has questions as to how it got out. @_MorganModjeski reports Signs of a chaotic and violent crash that was captured on video still rem
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Major security changes detailed at Canada’s National Microbiology Lab
Things like 24/7 x-rays conducted at random, improved internal security measures and the addition of a modernized guard posting are just some of the changes coming to the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg following a security breach at the facility detailed in a parliamentary report released earlier this year.
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‘Why didn’t anyone check on her’ Family wants inquest into woman who died at Winnipeg shelter, went unchecked for hours
Family members of Cheryl Whitford, who died in a Winnipeg shelter and went unchecked for several hours, want an inquest held to determine exactly what happened to their loved one. Morgan Modjeski reports. Live Streaming 24/7 Live now CityNews Winnipeg - 2
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Calls for inquest at Winnipeg shelter grow as second family wants loved one’s death examined
The family of a man who was attacked outside of the N'dinawemak shelter in Winnipeg and would die in hospital as a result of his injuries want answers about their loved one’s death. Morgan Modjeski reports.
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Defence attorneys claim police watchdog is protecting police rather than serving the public
A lawyer in Winnipeg is raising concerns about the level of transparency that exists within the province’s police watchdog, saying it may be protecting police, more than serving the public good. Morgan Modjeski reports. When a person is seriously injured
CityNews Winnipeg
Victims, suspect in Langside mass shooting said to be friends
The four victims in last weekend’s mass shooting and the alleged shooter were said to be friends who would regularly socialize, CityNews has learned. The Nov. 26 shooting at a multi-unit house in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood claimed the lives of
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Inside the apartment building of alleged Winnipeg serial murderer Jeremy Skibicki
Jeff Cohan, who watches over the apartment building where alleged serial murderer Jeremy Skibicki lived, details some of the suspected killer’s behaviour and actions when he was a tenant. Morgan Modjeski reports. Live Streaming 24/7 Live now CityNews Winn
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Winnipeg activist claims she was wrongly silenced by Police Board
A Winnipeg activist says the Police Board silenced her at a recent meeting for political reasons, but the chair says the remarks made were out of line. Morgan Modjeski reports.
CityNews Winnipeg
Woman in Marlborough Hotel zip-tie video speaks out, calls for charges
Gail Bradburn, 19, says she wants justice, and charges laid against the men who zip-tied her at Winnipeg’s Marlborough Hotel in December 2023, claiming she never threatened staff and was scared for her well being. Morgan Modjeski reports.
CityNews Winnipeg
Mayor says Winnipeg working with MB Gov. to see if policies need change after Birchwood Terrace situation
As dozens of people still try to access their suites and figure out the next steps after being forced to evacuate from the Birchwood Terrace apartments on Portage Avenue, Mayor Scott Gillingham says conversations on the situation between the city and the
CityNews Winnipeg
Convoy organizer ‘trying to bridge divided nation’ in Winnipeg
This weekend, hundreds of people are converging on a small property near Dugald, Manitoba, as the event organizer for the “World Unity Convoy” says he’s trying to bridge what he calls a divided nation. “This a unity gathering.” says Walter Hiebert, who is
CityNews Winnipeg
Inquest into Winnipeg police-interaction deaths hears contradicting testimony
3 officers with the WPS testified under oath Randy Cochrane was wrestling with officers when they arrived on scene, but video shows that was not the case as an inquest into the deaths hears contradicting testimony from police. Morgan Modjeski reports Live
CityNews Winnipeg
Video of Indigenous woman being detained violently spurs anger, calls for change in Manitoba
Indigenous leaders in Manitoba are calling for improved measures and training when it comes to making sure shoplifters aren’t further victimized after video of a woman detained at a Winnipeg Dollarama surfaced online. Morgan Modjeski reports.
CityNews Winnipeg
Trucker protest in Winnipeg wants meeting with PM Trudeau
Leaders with the trucker protest near the Manitoba Legislature say they want a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before they tear down the demonstration site. @_MorganModjeski reports.
CityNews
Violence, abuse towards staff in Winnipeg hospitals sees pandemic peak
Since 2013, there have been almost 4,000 reports of abuse or violence recorded against staff at Winnipeg hospitals and those on the frontlines say patients frustrated with the system are lashing out. Morgan Modjeski reports.
CityNews
Inmates at Brandon Correctional raising red flags over jail conditions
The beginning of an ongoing series examining poor conditions within the Brandon Correctional Centre, a provincially-run facility where inmates say they feel they are disrespected and subjected to cruel and unusual punishement within while serving time inside.
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About

Morgan Modjeski

Covering everything and anything Morgan is a an investigative journalist interested in municipal and provincial affairs, Canadian crime and Canadian politics.

Familiar with numerous beats, Morgan has worked as a staff reporter for the StarPhoenix, Metro Saskatoon, Metro Calgary, the Fort McMurray Today and for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. in Saskatoon. He now works as an investigative and entreprising journalist for CityNews in Winnipeg.

Originally from Winnipeg Man, he has worked as a freelance reporter for a number publications including the Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic, the Winnipeg Sun, Metro Winnipeg, VICE Canada, the Huffington Post and a variety of other publications.

He's also interned at the award winning Vancouver based publication, thetyee.ca where he covered the 2009 British Columbia provincial election.

Alongside writing the news he enjoys photography, reading, and a great cup of coffee.