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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

West Shore RCMP unveil two more EVs, as federal force starts shift to zero-emission fleet

West Shore RCMP unveil two more EVs, as federal force starts shift to zero-emission fleet

West Shore’s trio of EVs are the only electric vehicles currently in RCMP front-line policing
Langford dump-truck crash could have been fatal without medians: RCMP

Langford dump-truck crash could have been fatal without medians: RCMP

The northbound truck smashed into the centre median in rainy conditions Tuesday morning at about 5 a.m. on the highway near Spencer Close and McCallum Road
Dog that attacked deer in Oak Bay deemed 'vicious'; owner fined

Dog that attacked deer in Oak Bay deemed 'vicious'; owner fined

The owner has been issued several municipal tickets and must post a sign on their residence alerting anyone who comes to the home that a vicious dog is living there
Deep-ocean vehicle gets sea trial this week off Island's coast

Deep-ocean vehicle gets sea trial this week off Island's coast

North Vancouver-based Canpac Marine Services Inc., a privately held company, contracted with several B.C.-based marine firms to build the “droid of the deep.”
Duncan to be home to new first-in-Canada animal behaviour centre

Duncan to be home to new first-in-Canada animal behaviour centre

The group says an increasing numbers of cats and dogs are arriving in care fearful, under-socialized and needing significant behavioural support
Another earthquake strikes off Vancouver Island

Another earthquake strikes off Vancouver Island

Wednesday’s earthquake off Nootka Sound was the 60th seismic event over the past month in southwestern B.C. — and the largest measured during that time
Shopping mall incident shows why service dogs need to be left alone: trainer

Shopping mall incident shows why service dogs need to be left alone: trainer

When a dog responded to a woman having a seizure, a member of the public started petting the animal.
Injured worker dies at Langford construction site, 'serious workplace incident' reported in Nanaimo

Injured worker dies at Langford construction site, 'serious workplace incident' reported in Nanaimo

The worker was found unresponsive on Wednesday at a construction site in the 1400-block of Pinehurst Place
View Royal tenants win battle over $130-a-month rent increase

View Royal tenants win battle over $130-a-month rent increase

The Residential Tenancy Branch dismissed landlord Killam REIT's application for the rent hike.
Vet removes strap that was slowly strangling sea lion

Vet removes strap that was slowly strangling sea lion

A veterinarian and team from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society used a dart to sedate the large male sea lion on a rocky outcrop before removing the strap
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