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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 Vancouver Island’s beautiful terrain, tending his vegetable patch and doing carpentry projects.

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Recent Work by Darron

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 Vancouver International Airport in 2022
Tools uncovered at Courtenay construction site thousands of years old

Tools uncovered at Courtenay construction site thousands of years old

Wooden wedges used to split logs into planks for house construction and small lengths of cordage were found during a sewer project
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.
Bryde's whale washes up on Vancouver Island beach, far from its usual home

Bryde's whale washes up on Vancouver Island beach, far from its usual home

Bryde’s whales are usually found in warmer tropical and subtropical waters, closer to Mexico.
Councils, First Nations push back on bill that gives province sweeping powers

Councils, First Nations push back on bill that gives province sweeping powers

Bill 15 allows the provincial cabinet sweeping powers to pass major public projects like schools, hospitals, student housing and any other projects deemed “provincially significant,” including critical mineral mines.
Bear spray attack on Victoria bus driver has union concerned about safety

Bear spray attack on Victoria bus driver has union concerned about safety

Officers arrested the 15-year-old male suspect, who was later released and returned to his residence.
Fortis B.C. using helicopter to check gas lines around the capital region

Fortis B.C. using helicopter to check gas lines around the capital region

Flyovers are being conducted in 24 regions across the province — including Vancouver Island — until June 14.
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