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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

'Security breach' under investigation after banner appears on B.C. legislature

'Security breach' under investigation after banner appears on B.C. legislature

The Office of the Clerk says a full investigation is underway.
Nanaimo couple known for off-road adventures dies in mountain accident

Nanaimo couple known for off-road adventures dies in mountain accident

Crews arrived on scene and found one person with no vital signs and a second person away from the crash site, disoriented and with serious injuries.
B.C. to appeal landmark case on First Nations' property rights

B.C. to appeal landmark case on First Nations' property rights

Province disagrees with B.C. Supreme Court ruling that gave Cowichan Tribes and other First Nations title over some federal and city land in Richmond
'I saw the truck coming full speed': Staff recall moment 18-wheeler slammed into Galey market

'I saw the truck coming full speed': Staff recall moment 18-wheeler slammed into Galey market

Afraid for her life, Jennifer Daaga immediately started running.
Record number of early sockeye recorded in test catch in Johnstone Strait

Record number of early sockeye recorded in test catch in Johnstone Strait

On July 31, 14,550 sockeye were caught on the Johnstone Strait test fishery boat — the highest July daily catch recorded since test fishing began.
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.
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