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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

Vancouver deputy chief named new Victoria police chief; set to start in August

Vancouver deputy chief named new Victoria police chief; set to start in August

Fiona Wilson is set to start Aug. 15, two weeks before current Chief Del Manak retires
B.C. Transit opens $20.6M centre for distributing parts to its fleet around province

B.C. Transit opens $20.6M centre for distributing parts to its fleet around province

It says the 30,000-square-foot warehouse will ensure enough parts are in storage to keep buses on the road
New calf seen with southern resident orcas near Victoria Harbour

New calf seen with southern resident orcas near Victoria Harbour

The Center for Whale Research says the newborn killer whale was spotted on Sunday with J Pod, swimming close to a 20-year-old female southern resident known as J40.
Wolves reported to have chased Metchosin resident and dog

Wolves reported to have chased Metchosin resident and dog

Sooke-based Wild Wise says the report is unusual because typically, wolves try to avoid human contact.
Ground broken for $105M expansion of Duke Point cargo terminal

Ground broken for $105M expansion of Duke Point cargo terminal

The terminal’s berth will nearly double to 325 metres, allowing the port to accommodate larger ships.
Wayward beaver in North Saanich dies from saltwater toxicity

Wayward beaver in North Saanich dies from saltwater toxicity

The adult female beaver had to be euthanized after it was found languishing in the ocean surf near Reay Creek in the Sidney area.
Orca calf a descendent of one of last killer whales captured in North America

Orca calf a descendent of one of last killer whales captured in North America

The orca calf’s great-grandmother was one of six whales captured and temporarily held by SeaWorld in Washington’s Puget Sound in March 1976.
Hope persists for Brave Little Hunter, a year after she was freed from a shallow North Island inlet

Hope persists for Brave Little Hunter, a year after she was freed from a shallow North Island inlet

A researcher who was involved in the rescue effort is optimistic that as the days grow longer and the weather improves, there will be more sightings
Home veggie gardening gets a boost from U.S. trade threats

Home veggie gardening gets a boost from U.S. trade threats

Many shoppers aren’t just rejecting U.S. produce in favour of B.C. veggies — they’re looking to grow their own
An un-American produce aisle: Victoria grocery store goes all in to weed out U.S. goods

An un-American produce aisle: Victoria grocery store goes all in to weed out U.S. goods

The shift away from U.S. products comes amid a wave of patriotism fuelled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff and annexation threats against Canada
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