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VICTORIA — Politicians in British Columbia will return to a new look legislature next month where efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 could see the house taking on the appearance of a TV game show, says Premier John Horgan.

VICTORIA — The Office of the Ombudsperson says it has begun one investigation under British Columbia's new whistleblower protection legislation.

Vancouver police say they provided incorrect information last week about the number of charges laid against two men after commercial break-ins.

MERRITT, B.C. — The RCMP says it's investigating a suspicious blaze and alleged vandalism at a Trans Mountain pipeline work site near Merritt, B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — The RCMP say they've reopened an area in Richmond, B.C., that was the site of an "active incident" Tuesday. The Mounties say they responded to a report shortly after 9 a.m. of a person alleged to have a weapon at a residence.

TRAIL, B.C. — Six properties in southern British Columbia have been ordered evacuated after the rising Kettle River breached a berm and cut off access to the homes.

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Mounties say they believe they've identified the mother of an infant that was apparently abandoned in Port Coquitlam, B.C.

VICTORIA — Business owners are encouraged to "take it slow" as B.C. begins the second phase of its restart plan. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she understands there will be anxiety as B.C.

VANCOUVER — The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says one of its employees, an Indigenous woman, was the victim of a racially motivated attack Friday evening.