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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

VicPD release photo of cyclist who allegedly spat on motorists

VicPD release photo of cyclist who allegedly spat on motorists

A motorist reported that a cyclist on a road bike at Dallas and Cook had spat at him and his father through an open passenger window
B.C. Transit orders 66 electric buses from Canadian suppliers

B.C. Transit orders 66 electric buses from Canadian suppliers

The buses will be arriving gradually starting early next year and continuing until mid-2026
London Drugs begins 'gradual reopening' of stores

London Drugs begins 'gradual reopening' of stores

Its stores have been closed since a cyberattack was reported on April 28.
VIU restricts access to 24-hour university library as encampment continues

VIU restricts access to 24-hour university library as encampment continues

An encampment protester said that VIU is restricting access to bathroom facilities in an attempt to “manufacture a health and safety crisis”
Fairy Creek protester released pending appeal of 60-day sentence

Fairy Creek protester released pending appeal of 60-day sentence

The appeal’s primary argument will be that Gladue sentencing principles were improperly applied in Angela Davidson’s case, says her lawyer
Historic Qualicum Beach lodge a finalist in national heritage contest

Historic Qualicum Beach lodge a finalist in national heritage contest

St. Andrews Lodge — which had a number of cottages — was a destination for families for about 80 years
Elephant seal shuts down section of Beach Drive in Oak Bay

Elephant seal shuts down section of Beach Drive in Oak Bay

Fisheries officers were en route to help corral the 500-pound creature, and the road will be reopened once Emerson is safe, police said.
Brothers who died on kayak trip were inseparable, say parents

Brothers who died on kayak trip were inseparable, say parents

Nicolas West was a carpenter who played in a local rock band called Electric Jane, while brother Daniel MacAlpine worked at an auto detailing shop and was adventurous, family say.
'Everybody is exhausted': UVic unions speak out against budget cuts

'Everybody is exhausted': UVic unions speak out against budget cuts

A letter presented to Post-Secondary Education Minister Lisa Beare expressed concern about an estimated $13-million operating-budget cut that could see more than 100 positions eliminated
Trudeau meets with president of Poland at CFB Esquimalt

Trudeau meets with president of Poland at CFB Esquimalt

The two leaders toured a warship at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt and discussed security issues.
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