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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

Langford defers pool decision until a day before Westhills offer expires

Langford defers pool decision until a day before Westhills offer expires

Councillors said this week they needed more time for public feedback as they consider the $35-million cost.
Family sign-ups for toys at all-time high, Salvation Army says

Family sign-ups for toys at all-time high, Salvation Army says

People wanting to donate toys to the CHEK Drive-Thru in support of the Salvation Army can go to the event on Friday evening or call local courier company Maximum Express, which will pick up and deliver donations for free.
Two people punched and kicked in Oak Bay; man, 66, arrested

Two people punched and kicked in Oak Bay; man, 66, arrested

The incident happened in the 1700-block of Elgin Road last week, and the suspect was known to both victims, police said
Man arrested after Oak Bay resident spots intruder on home-security video

Man arrested after Oak Bay resident spots intruder on home-security video

Oak Bay police found a 43-year-old male exiting the backyard of a neighbouring property who was already under conditions not to be on St. Patrick Street
Royal B.C. Museum unveils new exhibits, including fresh look at some old ones

Royal B.C. Museum unveils new exhibits, including fresh look at some old ones

Exhibits on wildlife photography, Indian chintz and the music of resistance are on tap for 2025, as the HMS Discovery ship replica, waterwheel and cannery displays reopen.
More than 50 restaurants to participate in Greater Victoria Dine Around

More than 50 restaurants to participate in Greater Victoria Dine Around

Set-price, three-course menus will be offered for $25 to $75 per person, with accommodation rates of $139 to $259 a night.
Bruce Williams stepping down as Greater Victoria chamber CEO in June

Bruce Williams stepping down as Greater Victoria chamber CEO in June

A search has started for a new CEO, the chamber said in a statement late Monday.
Barge sinks at Port Hardy dock

Barge sinks at Port Hardy dock

The coast guard said the barge, which has a crane on its platform, is anchored to the shoreline and may be sitting on the sea bottom
Cowichan Tribes council fills seat left vacant by newly elected MLA

Cowichan Tribes council fills seat left vacant by newly elected MLA

D’Arcy Joe Jr. will fill the seat vacated by Debra Toporowski, who was elected as NDP MLA for Cowichan Valley
Orcas revive 'dead salmon hat' trend from the 1980s

Orcas revive 'dead salmon hat' trend from the 1980s

Researchers in Washington have noticed at least one orca balancing salmon on its head in Puget Sound this fall, taking the dead fish for a ride and possibly snacking on it
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