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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

A painting sold decades ago, returned to B.C. artist's family

A painting sold decades ago, returned to B.C. artist's family

Nobody is sure how the Chateau Victoria came into possession of the artwork by Keenawaii Roberta Olson.
Senior attacked in Sidney by two dogs

Senior attacked in Sidney by two dogs

The Capital Regional District animal control unit confirmed late Friday it is investigating the incident.
Aggressive deer kills dog in Oak Bay yard

Aggressive deer kills dog in Oak Bay yard

The dog, a deaf husky/shepherd cross, had a puncture wound to the chest after being tossed by the deer and was euthanized.
Driver carjacked at a fast-food drive-thru in Saanich

Driver carjacked at a fast-food drive-thru in Saanich

Police said a person dressed in all black clothing and wearing a mask opened the door of the vehicle just as the driver was leaving a Saanich drive-thru.
Reena Virk's killer has day parole extended

Reena Virk's killer has day parole extended

Kerry Marie Sim, formerly known as Kelly Ellard, has been granted another six months of day parole
Sooke Potholes fire officially declared to be out

Sooke Potholes fire officially declared to be out

The stubborn blaze first reported on July 22 scorched 230 hectares of forest and steep terrain in the Sea to Sea Regional Park
Shawnigan Lake mom who never worked for feds gets paid anyway

Shawnigan Lake mom who never worked for feds gets paid anyway

Vanita Lindsay has been feverishly trying to get in touch with Ottawa to let them know she wants to give the $8,816.20 back.
Snuneymuxw First Nation urges driver in fatal hit-and-run to come forward

Snuneymuxw First Nation urges driver in fatal hit-and-run to come forward

Charles Tommy, 21, was walking home from fishing in the early evening of Oct. 24 when he was hit by a vehicle that sped from the scene
Deer snagged in netting for cull rescued by Sidney Islanders

Deer snagged in netting for cull rescued by Sidney Islanders

In both cases, the animals were exhausted from thrashing around to get out of the netting and could have died a slow, painful death, said Wendy Ord
Coast guard mission in North Pacific targets illegal fishers

Coast guard mission in North Pacific targets illegal fishers

Operation North Pacific Guard, a two-month mission aboard the Victoria-based Sir Wilfred Laurier, involved armed Canadian fisheries authorities boarding 15 international vessels.
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