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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

Man arrested in suspected Duncan arson fire that spread to garage

Man arrested in suspected Duncan arson fire that spread to garage

A fire in a vacant lot in the 300-block of Brae Road quickly spread and engulfed a nearby detached garage, police said
Island municipalities look to go electric with their fleets — even garbage and dump trucks

Island municipalities look to go electric with their fleets — even garbage and dump trucks

More than half the vehicles in Esquimalt’s public works and parks departments could be replaced with EVs by 2038
Pro-Palestinian protesters vacate encampment at UVic

Pro-Palestinian protesters vacate encampment at UVic

The protesters had been told by UVic they had until 8 a.m. Monday to leave university grounds
Universities on Vancouver Island harden stance on pro-Palestinian encampments

Universities on Vancouver Island harden stance on pro-Palestinian encampments

Pro-Palestinians protesters at UVic have been told they must leave by 8 a.m. Monday.
Members of other faiths show solidarity at Muslim prayers, after threats

Members of other faiths show solidarity at Muslim prayers, after threats

Threats posted on the doors of the University of Victoria’s Multifaith Centre cancelled last week’s Friday prayers
Muslim prayers at UVic Multifaith Centre cancelled after threatening notes

Muslim prayers at UVic Multifaith Centre cancelled after threatening notes

Custodial staff found the notes on the doors of the centre in the early hours of Friday
Bank targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters at parade helps fund Pride society

Bank targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters at parade helps fund Pride society

The protesters blocked the Victoria parade at Humboldt Street.
Flood of adoption requests for kittens who survived Port Alberni wildfire: SPCA

Flood of adoption requests for kittens who survived Port Alberni wildfire: SPCA

Injured kittens were found by firefighters extinguishing a wildfire at Rogers Creek gully in Port Alberni.
July 1 known as Humiliation Day in early immigrant Chinese community

July 1 known as Humiliation Day in early immigrant Chinese community

A Victoria Chinatown museum is exploring how the federal government sought to bar people of Chinese origin from Canadian society.
Sudden death at Oaklands Park leaves campers on edge

Sudden death at Oaklands Park leaves campers on edge

Victoria police say foul play is not suspected in the death of man on Sunday. The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating.
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