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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

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.
Height changes, deferred bus lanes among tweaks in reworked Quadra-McKenzie plan

Height changes, deferred bus lanes among tweaks in reworked Quadra-McKenzie plan

The plan for the next 20-plus years of development in the area is returning for public consultation with some major changes.
Saanich sets minimum size of 355 square feet for housing units

Saanich sets minimum size of 355 square feet for housing units

New multi-family housing units must be at least that size unless they’re non-market housing, community care residential facilities, care facilities or nursing homes.
KPMG buys assets of insolvent Victoria tech firm Llamazoo for $1.45M

KPMG buys assets of insolvent Victoria tech firm Llamazoo for $1.45M

Founded in 2014, LlamaZOO provided real-time 3D visualizations for the forestry, mining, and oil and gas industry to map out their projects
CEO of Hullo Ferries steps down, interim leader appointed

CEO of Hullo Ferries steps down, interim leader appointed

The company said Alistair Caddick stepped down after successfully leading Hullo Ferries through its “start-up” phase. Ryan Dermody has been appointed as interim chief executive officer.
Mark Carney marks start of B.C. tour with campaign stop in Victoria

Mark Carney marks start of B.C. tour with campaign stop in Victoria

Carney said he would protect workers from U.S. tariffs by building new trade relationships overseas and breaking down inter-provincial trade barriers.
Island billionaire says she wants to acquire ‘dozens’ of Hudson’s Bay stores

Island billionaire says she wants to acquire ‘dozens’ of Hudson’s Bay stores

The deadline for declaring the intention to purchase or invest in Hudson’s Bay’s remaining assets and intellectual properties is Monday, with actual bids due at the end of the month.
Horgan memorial in Colwood draws thousands; prime minister pays tribute

Horgan memorial in Colwood draws thousands; prime minister pays tribute

John Horgan was premier of B.C. from 2017 to 2022. He died on Nov. 12 after a third bout with cancer.
Vancouver Island retailers take stock of federal government's GST holiday

Vancouver Island retailers take stock of federal government's GST holiday

Retailers are skeptical that a GST exemption would spur more spending during the holiday season.
Artisans shift to couriers, personal deliveries amid postal worker strike

Artisans shift to couriers, personal deliveries amid postal worker strike

Makers say it’s important to support local businesses that have lost an entire revenue stream during the busiest time of the retail season
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