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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

Thief steals children's giant pumpkin Halloween project

Thief steals children's giant pumpkin Halloween project

Early Wednesday, someone made off with one of the giant pumpkins growing in Adam Kreek’s Kings Road front yard
Spirit of Vancouver Island set to sail through Thanksgiving weekend after temporary repair

Spirit of Vancouver Island set to sail through Thanksgiving weekend after temporary repair

Temporary repair to a cracked ballast tank will allow the vessel to remain in service until after the long weekend, but Coastal Renaissance remains out of service
Nanaimo moves forward plans to ban natural gas as primary heat source in new homes

Nanaimo moves forward plans to ban natural gas as primary heat source in new homes

No one on council changed their vote, despite a huge volume of letters from opponents
Police investigate after student sexually assaulted in UVic bathroom

Police investigate after student sexually assaulted in UVic bathroom

A man described as 60 or older and heavy-set sexually assaulted a male student, police said
B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

At a recent Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee meeting, a woman said if B.C. Ferries didn’t make changes, she would ‘take a gun’ to everyone. Also cited: keying of vehicles, shouting, foul language and a disrespect for personal space.
Fees to park at regional parks will be debated next month

Fees to park at regional parks will be debated next month

A recommendation that parking fees be imposed at nine regional parks, including Elk and Beaver Lake, will be debated at an Oct. 11 CRD board meeting
Second major B.C. Ferries vessel may need repairs

Second major B.C. Ferries vessel may need repairs

Ferry workers say the Spirit of Vancouver Island has problems with its hull; news conference set for Thursday
Province sets home-building targets for Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay

Province sets home-building targets for Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay

Ten B.C. municipalities have been given house-building targets to reach within five years. Oak Bay has qualms.
Parking fees at regional parks back on CRD agenda

Parking fees at regional parks back on CRD agenda

The Capital Regional District’s parks committee is set to discuss whether to impose parking fees at nine more regional parks
Tsawout Nation embarks on economic development push, from seaweed to whale-watching to construction

Tsawout Nation embarks on economic development push, from seaweed to whale-watching to construction

At the core is a desire to look ahead seven generations.
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