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Darron Kloster

Darron Kloster

Darron Kloster has been an editor, reporter and feature writer for the Times Colonist for 34 years and has worked in the industry for four decades covering everything from sports and business to municipal and provincial politics and breaking news.

Darron covers stories involving climate change and issues involving wildlife, marine ecosystems and the rapid changes to our natural world. He also edits and compiles several of the Times Colonist’s special projects, including Discover Magazine, and writes the On The Street business column.

A Saskatchewan native and a graduate of Mount Royal University journalism program, Darron has a natural curiosity — and a belief that every person has a story to tell.

When he’s not at press conferences, in the field, on the phone or pounding on a keyboard, Darron likes exploring and photographing 鶹ýӳIsland’s beautiful terrain, tending his vegetable patch and doing carpentry projects.

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Recent Work by Darron

Goldstream Avenue campers told to move on; RVs have until Monday to leave

Goldstream Avenue campers told to move on; RVs have until Monday to leave

About a dozen people living in vans and trailers along the side of the busy road woke up Sunday to a notice from the City of Langford on their windshields telling them to leave by June 30
Mother grizzly, cubs spotted near Sayward; residents urged to store garbage

Mother grizzly, cubs spotted near Sayward; residents urged to store garbage

The Conservation Officer Service says it’s closely monitoring the family unit and has talked with children at Sayward School and other residents about safety precautions
Man fined $5,000 for dolphin close encounter on personal watercraft

Man fined $5,000 for dolphin close encounter on personal watercraft

Stephen Michael White was recorded speeding toward the dolphins, coming within just a few feet while filming them on his cellphone.
Nanaimo gas station robbed by young male with knife

Nanaimo gas station robbed by young male with knife

Police released images of the suspect caught on surveillance cameras inside the store.
Langford to help fund new clinic for 10 family doctors, set to open early next year

Langford to help fund new clinic for 10 family doctors, set to open early next year

Five physicans have already been recruited from the U.K. for the new clinic at the Westshore Masonic Centre on Bryn Maur Road, the city says
Tropical bird spotted at Trial Island, far from its range in northern Mexico

Tropical bird spotted at Trial Island, far from its range in northern Mexico

Jacques Sirois, chair of the Friends of the Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary, said it appears to be the first confirmed sighting of the “magnificent frigatebird” in the capital region.
More than 30 vehicles damaged in Fernwood vandalism spree

More than 30 vehicles damaged in Fernwood vandalism spree

Most of the damage on Begbie Street and Pandora and Stanley avenues early Saturday involved smashing the passenger-side mirrors off vehicles
Newest hybrid Island-Class ferry hits water for hull test

Newest hybrid Island-Class ferry hits water for hull test

It was the seventh of B.C. Ferries' Island Class vessels to come off the line at Damen Shipyards, with three more to go.
Nanaimo man gets five years after airport seizure triggers investigation

Nanaimo man gets five years after airport seizure triggers investigation

Canada Border Services Agency launched an investigation after three firearm suppressors were intercepted at 鶹ýӳInternational Airport in 2022
Big Mama humpback returns to B.C. waters with new calf

Big Mama humpback returns to B.C. waters with new calf

Big Mama was spotted with her latest calf in Haro Strait northeast of Sidney Island on Wednesday, followed by several more sightings on Thursday.
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