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Michael John Lo

Michael John Lo

Michael John Lo is a Times Colonist reporter covering 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

West Vancouver restaurateur buys Sooke Harbour House

West Vancouver restaurateur buys Sooke Harbour House

Luke Evanow, who heads Fred’s Hospitality Group, closed the purchase of Sooke Harbour House for an undisclosed sum on Wednesday.
Snowbirds put on a show for Victoria

Snowbirds put on a show for Victoria

The nine-plane formation drew cheers, shouts of surprise and plenty of cameras. (PHOTO GALLERY)
Half of BCGEU members living paycheque to paycheque, union says as it prepares for strike vote

Half of BCGEU members living paycheque to paycheque, union says as it prepares for strike vote

One in five BCGEU members who responded to the poll said they took on a second job to make ends meet.
Fears of a massive fish die-off in Cowichan River if conditions don't improve

Fears of a massive fish die-off in Cowichan River if conditions don't improve

The Cowichan Watershed Board says river conditions are similar to those in 2023, when tens of thousands of fish died after prolonged drought and heat.
Victoria police seek to standardize response to public drug use

Victoria police seek to standardize response to public drug use

Chief Del Manak says officers are concerned about making arrests for drug consumption that would lead to no charges, which could open them up to complaints.
Man pleads not guilty to three charges in stabbing over car-damage dispute

Man pleads not guilty to three charges in stabbing over car-damage dispute

Mohamed Daud Omar, 30, is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and break-and-enter.
Cowichan Tribes don't want rail or trail running through their lands: chief

Cowichan Tribes don't want rail or trail running through their lands: chief

Sulsulxumaat Cindy Daniels says the Tribes want to take back the railway corridor lands that run through their Koksilah and Somenos reserves, to build housing
Feds commit to loaning up to $690M for Chinese-built B.C. Ferries order

Feds commit to loaning up to $690M for Chinese-built B.C. Ferries order

The Canada Infrastructure Bank announced Thursday that it would lend B.C. Ferries up to $1 billion toward vessel purchase and terminal upgrades
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
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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