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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

Woman arrested after lighting clothes on fire in mall store

Woman arrested after lighting clothes on fire in mall store

When officers arrived the suspect — who was holding a screwdriver — attempted to flee toward a crowd of bystanders who had gathered by the store’s entrance, police said.
Water deemed undrinkable on ferry Queen of Oak Bay

Water deemed undrinkable on ferry Queen of Oak Bay

Water supply on ferry contaminated by floor cleaner
Supports increasing for paramedics, who 'see it all'

Supports increasing for paramedics, who 'see it all'

Paramedics honour those who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty with a ceremony at the legislature
A case of memories: Sailor who survived sinking of HMCS Valleyfield kept mementos in old brown suitcase

A case of memories: Sailor who survived sinking of HMCS Valleyfield kept mementos in old brown suitcase

This week will mark the 80th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the HMCS Valleyfield off Newfoundland, killing 126, including several sailors from Victoria.
'Woozy, but OK': Hiker with type 1 diabetes completes West Coast Trail in 32 hours

'Woozy, but OK': Hiker with type 1 diabetes completes West Coast Trail in 32 hours

Chris Jarvis was pushing his limits to mark the 30th year since his diagnosis and to raise funds and the profile of his charity, I Challenge Diabetes
Esquimalt woman finally receives postcard from Galapagos — 33 years later

Esquimalt woman finally receives postcard from Galapagos — 33 years later

Sherry Kirkvold dropped the card into a whale-oil-barrel post box on Floreana Island in the Galapagos Archipelago on March 15, 1991.
Boaters warned not to approach young orca that was subject of rescue effort

Boaters warned not to approach young orca that was subject of rescue effort

First Nations in the Zeballos area say too many boaters are interacting with the young orca that recently swam free from a lagoon.
Harbour Air to start direct flights between Vancouver and Butchart Gardens

Harbour Air to start direct flights between Vancouver and Butchart Gardens

The $499 round-trip service, including gardens admission, will be offered from Wednesdays to Sundays starting June 12
A chariot awaits if Emerson the wayward elephant seal decides to hit the road

A chariot awaits if Emerson the wayward elephant seal decides to hit the road

Fisheries and Oceans Canada on Tuesday delivered a shiny new trailer designed with Emerson in mind to Oak Bay Marina
Last Martin Mars water bomber headed to U.S. museum

Last Martin Mars water bomber headed to U.S. museum

The Philippine Mars will get a new home at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona later this year
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