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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.

Email
dkloster@timescolonist.com

Recent Work by Darron

Unpacking Angkor: RBCM's next exhibit arrives on 7 trucks

Unpacking Angkor: RBCM's next exhibit arrives on 7 trucks

Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia is the first international exhibit at the RBCM since 2019 when Maya: The Jaguar Rises filled a third of the second floor.
Sheep kills mounting for Metchosin farmers as cougar attacks surge

Sheep kills mounting for Metchosin farmers as cougar attacks surge

“It has been a terrible year so far for predation and the bears haven’t even started.”
Arson destroys children's playground in Duncan

Arson destroys children's playground in Duncan

“This is a big hit for the community as we come into our summer months when this park is normally very busy,” says RCMP Const. Alex Santaga.
Pacific Salmon Foundation gets $750,000 to fight invasive green crab

Pacific Salmon Foundation gets $750,000 to fight invasive green crab

Though impossible to eradicate, efforts can limit the crab’s spread and the damage it causes
Police looking for suspect in downtown Victoria assault

Police looking for suspect in downtown Victoria assault

Victoria police have released a photo of a suspect in the incident, which took place on Douglas Street on April 20.
Thousands living in Royal Bay welcome first retail complex

Thousands living in Royal Bay welcome first retail complex

The Commons Retail Village at Royal Bay officially opened Thursday, with Colwood Mayor Doug Kobayashi cutting a ribbon to Quality Foods and a Cascadia Liquor Store
Farmer Construction appoints new CEO

Farmer Construction appoints new CEO

Matthew Clayton joins Farmer after serving as CEO for the Good Flour Milling Corporation
March of the caterpillars is here, but don't be alarmed

March of the caterpillars is here, but don't be alarmed

Experts say although it’s a heavy year for the forest and western tent caterpillar in the region, it isn’t likely to be a problem for most trees.
Commercial hub at Royal Bay to open with grocery, liquor store

Commercial hub at Royal Bay to open with grocery, liquor store

Mayor Doug Kobayashi will cut the ribbon at The Commons on Thursday morning and officially open the doors of Quality Foods grocery store and Cascadia Liquor
Hornby Island's opossum problem persists but population on the decline

Hornby Island's opossum problem persists but population on the decline

Locals say they’re not seeing as many of the adorable chicken-killing, trash-can rummaging, garden eating invasive species as they once did.
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