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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

Hullo Ferries workers vote on whether to join union

Hullo Ferries workers vote on whether to join union

The online vote on joining the B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers Union wrapped up Friday for about 80 employees of the passenger service between Nanaimo and Vancouver
Divers find ferry's propeller on sea floor

Divers find ferry's propeller on sea floor

The 60-year-old ferry was pulled from service after the incident Tuesday morning, which saw 800 litres of light hydraulic fluid leak into marine waters.
City of Port Alberni asks that San Group lawsuit be dismissed

City of Port Alberni asks that San Group lawsuit be dismissed

The company has claimed an overnight search of its remanufacturing plant by local officials harmed its reputation
B.C. Ferries vessel leaked 800 litres of oil into sea when propeller fell off

B.C. Ferries vessel leaked 800 litres of oil into sea when propeller fell off

The Queen of New Westminster, which serves the busy Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route, is expected to be out of service until at least the end of this month.
Historic Colwood home on the market as part of $8M package

Historic Colwood home on the market as part of $8M package

Pendray House, three neighbouring vacant properties and four strata retail properties are being marketed under a court-ordered sale
Multiple ferry cancellations on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this week

Multiple ferry cancellations on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this week

Mechanical problems with the Queen of New Westminster’s engine propulsion system have sidelined the ferry for the rest of the week
Ladysmith mayor stepping down at end of September

Ladysmith mayor stepping down at end of September

Aaron Stone will take on the position of CEO of the South Island Prosperity Partnership
Greater Victoria real estate sales drop in August

Greater Victoria real estate sales drop in August

A total of 545 properties changed hands last month, down 16.2 per cent from July
Some Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ferry sailings on Tuesday cancelled due to engine problem

Some Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ferry sailings on Tuesday cancelled due to engine problem

An engine problem on the Queen of New Westminster prompted cancellation of seven ferry sailings
Island NDP MP Gord Johns sees strong support for keeping lightstations open

Island NDP MP Gord Johns sees strong support for keeping lightstations open

The Canadian Coast Guard, part of the federal Fisheries Department, has announced it is planning to remove a total of four lightkeepers from two stations, one at Pachena Point and the other at Carmanah Point, both on the West Coast Trail.
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