Darron Kloster

Victoria

Editor at Times Colonist

Times Colonist

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Necropsy planned for dead grey whale that washed up near Tofino - BC News

3 days ago | castanet.net | Chelsea Powrie |Darron Kloster |Abby Luciano |Nono Shen

A dead grey whale washed up on Long Beach near Tofino this week is the first discovered fatality of the season in British Columbia waters — and could be part of a troubling trend of spring stranding events along the North American coast as the cetaceans migrate to their northern feeding grounds.
Work begins on 2,800-home beach-side development at Royal Bay

6 days ago | timescolonist.com | Darron Kloster

It was once the largest aggregate mine in Canada, supplying sand and gravel for the construction of thousands of homes in Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria for more than a century. Now the last stretch of the mighty Producers Pit in Colwood — exhausted in 2008 — is a hum of activity again as excavators carve out roads and lots for the $1.2-billion Beachlands development. Along the water where so many barges came and went, Beachlands is taking shape.
YYJ drops Robbins Parking after 40 years in favour of U.S.-based company

6 days ago | timescolonist.com | Darron Kloster

The Victoria Airport Authority has dropped Island-based Robbins Parking and picked an American-owned company to manage its 3,300 parking spaces. Robbins has held the parking-management contract at Victoria International Airport for more than four decades, but lost out to LAZ Parking Canada Inc., which provides parking-management services at Edmonton and Calgary airports, in a competitive bidding process that closed in February. Nine companies submitted contract proposals.
On the Street: Island fishing charters score big, new hotelier in Parksville

1 week ago | timescolonist.com | Darron Kloster

FishingBooker, the world’s largest online platform connecting anglers with fishing guides, has singled out seven Island charter operators for its 2025 Angler’s Choice Awards. The yearly award recognizes service and dedication of captains who consistently deliver outstanding fishing experiences to their customers.
Langford ‘disappointed’ to be targeted for fast-track housing

1 week ago | timescolonist.com | Darron Kloster

Langford said Thursday it was “disappointed” to learn the city was on the next list of municipalities to have housing targets imposed by the provincial government. Langford and Courtney were the latest Island communities told by the province to build more homes under its Housing Supply Act, which came into effect in 2023.
Langford ‘disappointed’ to be targeted for fast-track housing

1 week ago | westerninvestor.com | Darron Kloster

Langford said Thursday it was “disappointed” to learn the city was on the next list of municipalities to have housing targets imposed by the provincial government. Langford and Courtenay were the latest Island communities told by the province to build more homes under its Housing Supply Act, which came into effect in 2023.
More than 30 vehicles damaged in Fernwood vandalism spree

1 week ago | coastreporter.net | Darron Kloster

Victoria police are investigating a vandalism spree that damaged 31 vehicles over several blocks in the Fernwood area. The incidents in the early hours of last Saturday spanned the 1400 to 1600 blocks of Begbie Street, the 1100 to 1600 blocks of Pandora Avenue and the 1600 and 1700 blocks of Stanley Avenue. A passerby called police after noticing 12 vehicles were badly damaged near the 1400-block of Begbie Street, close to Pandora Avenue.
More than 30 vehicles damaged in Fernwood vandalism spree

1 week ago | timescolonist.com | Darron Kloster

Victoria police are investigating a vandalism spree that damaged 31 vehicles over several blocks in the Fernwood area. The incidents in the early hours of last Saturday spanned the 1400 to 1600 blocks of Begbie Street, the 1100 to 1600 blocks of Pandora Avenue and the 1600 and 1700 blocks of Stanley Avenue. A passerby called police after noticing 12 vehicles were badly damaged near the 1400-block of Begbie Street, close to Pandora Avenue.
Students warned after cougar spotted near Glenlyon Norfolk school

1 week ago | timescolonist.com | Darron Kloster

Students and teachers at Glenlyon Norfolk School were being warned of a cougar in their neighbourhood on Thursday morning. The big cat was spotted at about 8 a.m. in the 800-block of Bank Street, Victoria police said. The B.C. Conservation Officers Service was notified. Police said the school took steps to ensure the safety of students, and the public should protect themselves and their pets by staying vigilant in the residential neighbourhood.
Head-on collision just north of Duncan sends 3 to hospital

1 week ago | timescolonist.com | Darron Kloster

Three people were sent to hospital after a head-on collision at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 18 just north of Duncan on Wednesday night. The crash just after 9 p.m involved a Dodge motorhome and a Jeep Wrangler. RCMP said witness reports indicated the Jeep was travelling southbound on the Trans-Canada when it collided with the northbound motorhome, which was turning left onto Highway 18.