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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

Philippine Mars towed to Cowichan Bay, heading back to Sproat Lake for refit

Philippine Mars towed to Cowichan Bay, heading back to Sproat Lake for refit

Coulson Aviation says it plans to swap in an engine from Hawaii Mars before flying the aircraft back to its home base on Sproat Lake
Recent UVic grad, 22, killed in Thailand car crash

Recent UVic grad, 22, killed in Thailand car crash

Ashlie Toews died on the island of Koh Tao in southern Thailand after completing her Divemaster certification
Wayward sea lion may be injured or suffering from disease, not lost: vet

Wayward sea lion may be injured or suffering from disease, not lost: vet

The male California sea lion, which is well under its normal weight, has turned up at least four times on Highway 4 several kilometres from the ocean
Wayward sea lion returns to Vancouver Island highway

Wayward sea lion returns to Vancouver Island highway

If the animal shows up on the highway again, it could be darted or coaxed into a transport trailer and taken back to the ocean.
Driver who tried to stop suspected impaired motorist busted for intoxication

Driver who tried to stop suspected impaired motorist busted for intoxication

The 50-year-old received a 90-day driving prohibition and had their vehicle impounded for 30 days after failing a roadside test.
Pedestrian struck in fatal collision on highway near Nanoose Bay

Pedestrian struck in fatal collision on highway near Nanoose Bay

The pedestrian was struck in the southbound lanes of Highway 19 at Northwest Bay Road just after 7 a.m.
Woman dies after two-vehicle crash on Sooke Road: RCMP

Woman dies after two-vehicle crash on Sooke Road: RCMP

Police say the woman’s vehicle collided with an eastbound truck at a sharp bend in the road.
Victoria airport's short-term parking fee to double

Victoria airport's short-term parking fee to double

Short-term parking rate at YYJ will be $4 for two hours starting March 1. Rates for long-term parking will remain the same.
Royal B.C. Museum opens exhibits with by-donation admission

Royal B.C. Museum opens exhibits with by-donation admission

The museum’s Community Days runs Jan. 6 to 12, 2025
Man with gunshot wounds found inside car that crashed in Metchosin ditch

Man with gunshot wounds found inside car that crashed in Metchosin ditch

The man, who police believe was driving, was taken to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.
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