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Michael John Lo

Michael John Lo is a journalist based in Victoria and Vancouver. He got his start at UVic's student paper, the Martlet, and has been reporting on the city of Victoria ever since. An avid drinker of milk tea, you can find him complaining about post-university life and democracy on Twitter @overloaded_writ.

Latest News

Juan de Fuca seniors' activity bus out of commission after catalytic converter theft

By Michael John Lo
Jan 22, 2023

Trips to the theatre and other excursions at the all-volunteer seniors' organization have been put on halt after a catalytic converter from its bus was stolen—again

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Why the Victoria Royals will don a new jersey on Saturday

By Michael John Lo
Jan 13, 2023

The Lunar New Year jerseys represent a broader push to include Chinese communities in hockey—a move that may be key to the team’s success

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Sauna barge proposal approved

By Michael John Lo
Jan 11, 2023

A private company’s unusual pitch brings up city’s plans for revitalizing Ship Point

Good news

Victoria’s youngest magazine writers are tackling big issue topics

Since 2017, Central Middle School students have been creating their own magazine as part of a grade 8 media and social justice class

Arts

The mystery of the missing hand: public art on Wharf Street set to return this year

Eroded by a decade of visiting dogs, ‘Hands of Time’ installation will see slight redesign upon its return

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Housing agency funding boost welcomed but doesn't attack root problem, tenant advocate says

By Michael John Lo
Dec 30, 2022

The Residential Tenancy Branch is receiving a 40% increase in funding and added staff

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Luke Mari talks the future of the Westshore and how urban planning can help

By Michael John Lo
Dec 30, 2022

Imagining diverse, walkable spaces where everything is within reach in 15 minutes

Economy

Victoria’s film industry reels in another big year, readies to go even bigger

By Michael John Lo
Dec 28, 2022

Key players push for film studio, more jobs and training opportunities