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.

Email: [email protected]

Recent Work by Michael

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

Apr 29, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

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.

Apr 28, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

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.

Apr 27, 2024 5:15 AM Read more >

'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

Apr 22, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Trudeau meets with president of Poland at CFB Esquimalt

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

Apr 21, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Too famous for his own good, Emerson might need to be moved away from selfie-seeking fans

Fisheries agency says it has received reports of people getting their dogs and even their children to approach the elephant seal, putting both them and the animal at risk.

Apr 17, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >