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WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up $1.1 million to address a rise in retail theft and violent crime in some parts of Winnipeg.

TORONTO — The remnants of Hurricane Beryl drenched Ontario in heavy rain and was moving into Quebec as Environment Canada warned of possible "torrential" downpours lasting into Thursday.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Hydro, the province's Crown-owned energy corporation, has named a new president and chief executive officer to guide the utility through challenges that include a high debt load and a need for new energy production.

Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of southern Ontario and Quebec as Environment Canada warns remnants of Hurricane Beryl could cause downpours starting late Tuesday or Wednesday.

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE — RCMP have made arrests after they say two girls were exploited in a human trafficking operation in southern Manitoba. Seven people face various charges, including human trafficking, sexual assault and making child pornography.

WINNIPEG — A judge is expected to decide this week whether a man who admitted to killing four Indigenous women in Winnipeg did so because he was in the throes of a psychotic episode or was driven by a rare form of perverse sexual interest.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is making progress on its plan to open the province's first supervised drug consumption site in central Winnipeg.

Christina Litz, whose resume includes executive stints with the Canadian Football League, Woodbine Entertainment and Manitoba's True North Sports and Entertainment, has been named president of the Northern Super League.

WINNIPEG — Manitobans are increasingly worried about the cost of living and crime, and are becoming less confident in the justice system and public service, a poll commissioned by the provincial government suggests.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward David Gustafsson and defenceman Logan Stanley to two-year contract extensions.