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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

New calf seen with southern resident orcas near Victoria Harbour

New calf seen with southern resident orcas near Victoria Harbour

The Center for Whale Research says the newborn killer whale was spotted on Sunday with J Pod, swimming close to a 20-year-old female southern resident known as J40.
Wolves reported to have chased Metchosin resident and dog

Wolves reported to have chased Metchosin resident and dog

Sooke-based Wild Wise says the report is unusual because typically, wolves try to avoid human contact.
Wayward beaver in North Saanich dies from saltwater toxicity

Wayward beaver in North Saanich dies from saltwater toxicity

The adult female beaver had to be euthanized after it was found languishing in the ocean surf near Reay Creek in the Sidney area.
Orca calf a descendent of one of last killer whales captured in North America

Orca calf a descendent of one of last killer whales captured in North America

The orca calf’s great-grandmother was one of six whales captured and temporarily held by SeaWorld in Washington’s Puget Sound in March 1976.
Hope persists for Brave Little Hunter, a year after she was freed from a shallow North Island inlet

Hope persists for Brave Little Hunter, a year after she was freed from a shallow North Island inlet

A researcher who was involved in the rescue effort is optimistic that as the days grow longer and the weather improves, there will be more sightings
Researchers optimistic about health of southern resident killer whale calf

Researchers optimistic about health of southern resident killer whale calf

The encounter near the U.S. San Juan Islands east of Victoria showed orca calf J62 swimming alongside other members of J Pod.
Good boy! Young search dog helps find missing girl in Courtenay

Good boy! Young search dog helps find missing girl in Courtenay

The 13-year-old was reported missing from her home about 10 p.m. Tuesday in an urban area of east Courtenay.
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.
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.
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