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Carla Wilson

Carla Wilson

Carla Wilson is a long-time Times Colonist reporter covering business, up-Island stories and whatever else comes up. She has a particular interest in marine-related news. Born in Victoria, Carla graduated in political science from UVic, was in the co-op writing program and worked as a B.C. Legislative intern. A fourth-generation Victorian, Carla has worked in communities around the province such as Smithers, Terrace, Prince George and Williams Lake.

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Recent Work by Carla

B.C. Ferries says it's taking steps to ensure fewer sailing cancellations this summer

B.C. Ferries says it's taking steps to ensure fewer sailing cancellations this summer

The company says its vessel refit program will be completed earlier than usual, and nearly 350 sailings will be added on the busiest routes starting part-way through June.
Sayward would be first municipality to miss financial deadline since charter enacted

Sayward would be first municipality to miss financial deadline since charter enacted

The mayor and two remaining councillors were set to hold a special meeting at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday to give fourth and final reading to the necessary bylaws
Sayward set to miss deadline for financial plan after mayor walks out

Sayward set to miss deadline for financial plan after mayor walks out

The plan, which must be filed with the province by May 15, was set to go to third reading at a Monday council meeting, but that didn’t happen after Mayor Mark Baker left
Colliers hired to develop plan for former Oak Bay Lodge property

Colliers hired to develop plan for former Oak Bay Lodge property

The goal is to look at how to develop the rocky 1.6-hectare property on Cadboro Bay Road
B.C. Ferries makes single-user washrooms all-gender, with free menstrual products

B.C. Ferries makes single-user washrooms all-gender, with free menstrual products

The change will apply to single-user washrooms in terminals and on most of its vessels.
New tourism campaign aims to highlight Nanaimo’s ‘normal’

New tourism campaign aims to highlight Nanaimo’s ‘normal’

The idea is to put community spirit at the forefront of the campaign.
Amid ongoing drought, Island prepares for another brutal fire season

Amid ongoing drought, Island prepares for another brutal fire season

Island communities are getting ready as B.C. heads into wildfire season under the threat of drought.
First cruise ship in five years makes a port stop in Nanaimo

First cruise ship in five years makes a port stop in Nanaimo

A cruise ship carrying passengers last docked at Nanaimo in 2019 — the onset of the pandemic led to planned 2020 ship visits being cancelled
Free community phones to replace payphones near Sayward after outcry

Free community phones to replace payphones near Sayward after outcry

Telus says the phones, installed at two local resorts, will remain in place until cellphone coverage becomes available
Cumberland seeks voter permission to borrow for wastewater-treatment upgrade

Cumberland seeks voter permission to borrow for wastewater-treatment upgrade

Water quality doesn’t meet standards in the permit, first issued in 1967 and later updated.
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