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Michael John Lo

Michael John Lo

Michael John Lo is a Times Colonist reporter covering weekend breaking news, post-secondary issues and the changing face of the capital region.

Before working for the Times Colonist, Michael was published in the Globe and Mail, The Tyee, and Capital Daily.

He lives in an apartment about the size of a one-car garage and often bikes to work. Sometimes he runs into stories along the way.

Michael graduated with a major in political science from UVic in 2022.

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Recent Work by Michael

North Island First Nation mulls banishment for drug dealers, bootleggers

North Island First Nation mulls banishment for drug dealers, bootleggers

Elected Kwakiutl First Nation chief Verna Hunt said band members voted in favour of a motion calling for four of its members living on reserve to be exiled
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Contract with Chinese shipyard includes protections: B.C. Ferries CEO

Contract with Chinese shipyard includes protections: B.C. Ferries CEO

The contract ties most of the payment to delivery and includes refund guarantees and fixed-price terms that go beyond a regular ship-order contract, says Nicolas Jimenez.
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Rebar for UVic engineering lab building under construction collapses

Rebar for UVic engineering lab building under construction collapses

The tangled mess, on the site of the future High Bay Research and Structures Lab, was cordoned behind red tape on Monday after falling on its side
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Oak Bay Starbucks union drive only took a week: organizer

Oak Bay Starbucks union drive only took a week: organizer

Recent changes in the company — including more restrictive policies on use of store spaces by those not buying drinks, and a new dress code requiring solid black tops — helped tip the scales in favour of unionizing, says an organizer
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KPMG buys assets of insolvent Victoria tech firm Llamazoo for $1.45M

KPMG buys assets of insolvent Victoria tech firm Llamazoo for $1.45M

Founded in 2014, LlamaZOO provided real-time 3D visualizations for the forestry, mining, and oil and gas industry to map out their projects
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Cat lovers invited to an urban feline safari in Fernwood on Saturday

Cat lovers invited to an urban feline safari in Fernwood on Saturday

The 7.5-kilometre ramble through the neighbourhood involves stopping by 21 homes of cat owners who have agreed to put their animals on display.
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New Langford post-secondary campus to be named for former premier John Horgan

New Langford post-secondary campus to be named for former premier John Horgan

Royal Roads University is also raising funds for the John Horgan Entrance Award, which will provide up to $5,000 in financial support to new undergraduates at the Langford campus.
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Capital region, Qualicum Beach judged to have best-tasting tap water in B.C.

Capital region, Qualicum Beach judged to have best-tasting tap water in B.C.

Judges were asked to rate the samples on appearance, aroma, taste, mouth feel, after taste and overall impression.
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Province auditing two Island universities running million-dollar deficits

Province auditing two Island universities running million-dollar deficits

VIU and Royal Roads are the only universities that have been requested to undergo this type of audit, according to the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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CEO of Hullo Ferries steps down, interim leader appointed

CEO of Hullo Ferries steps down, interim leader appointed

The company said Alistair Caddick stepped down after successfully leading Hullo Ferries through its “start-up” phase. Ryan Dermody has been appointed as interim chief executive officer.
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