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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

Passenger dead after delivery-truck crash near Parksville: RCMP

Passenger dead after delivery-truck crash near Parksville: RCMP

The northbound delivery truck hit a concrete median and flipped into the southbound lanes, police say
Feces left in UVic Multifaith Centre an act of hate, Muslim group says

Feces left in UVic Multifaith Centre an act of hate, Muslim group says

Feces were found around the centre, including inside a wudhu foot bath used by Muslims before communal prayers
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
Former councillor, former CAO elected in Sayward byelection

Former councillor, former CAO elected in Sayward byelection

Debbie Lee Coates and Jason Randall Johnson attracted the most votes in the byelection that followed two resignations from council
Annual Art Gallery Paint-In a boon for Vancouver Island artists

Annual Art Gallery Paint-In a boon for Vancouver Island artists

An estimated 40,000 people attended the annual art festival, which had display along 10 blocks of Moss Street.
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.
'Take it easy': Heat warnings issued for Campbell River, Nanaimo, Duncan

'Take it easy': Heat warnings issued for Campbell River, Nanaimo, Duncan

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a heat warning on Saturday for a wide swath of East Vancouver Island from Campbell River to Duncan.
First Nation expresses concerns about K’ómoks treaty

First Nation expresses concerns about K’ómoks treaty

Wei Wai Kum elected chief councillor Chris Roberts asked for a delay in a treaty-initialling ceremony Monday
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