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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

Layoff led woman into award-winning business career

Layoff led woman into award-winning business career

Bobbie Racette is University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business 2023 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient.
Hospital staff saved my life, says Nanaimo shooting victim

Hospital staff saved my life, says Nanaimo shooting victim

“Projectiles” still in Clint Smith’s body because location makes additional surgery too dangerous
New 32-unit housing project to ease shortage of homes for Cowichan Tribes

New 32-unit housing project to ease shortage of homes for Cowichan Tribes

The 32-unit multi-family housing complex is the largest construction project the First Nation has ever tackled.
B.C. Ferries seeking designs for electrical charging at terminals

B.C. Ferries seeking designs for electrical charging at terminals

Currently, B.C. Ferries’ six hybrid diesel-electric Island-class ferries operate mainly on diesel fuel, as terminals lack the charging infrastructure necessary to power their batteries.
Nanaimo hosting a surge of events, boosting optimism in the city

Nanaimo hosting a surge of events, boosting optimism in the city

The Junior All-Native Tournament, which wraps up Friday, has brought 1,200 athletes on 91 basketball teams from more than 100 First Nations to Nanaimo — and that's just the start.
Nanaimo RCMP seek public help in latest shooting

Nanaimo RCMP seek public help in latest shooting

Both of the men who were shot in separate incidents in Nanaimo last week remain in hospital.
Nanaimo street disorder getting worse, mayor says

Nanaimo street disorder getting worse, mayor says

“It is unfortunate that it has resulted in two shootings, which are particularly disturbing and frightening for all of us," said Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog.
Major Parksville development proposal fails at council table

Major Parksville development proposal fails at council table

Only Mayor Doug O’Brien voted in favour of the proposal for 1465 Greig Rd.
Protesters worried Malahat upgrades will harm ecosystem

Protesters worried Malahat upgrades will harm ecosystem

Carl Olsen, a ­Tsartlip First Nation member, has been at Goldstream Park entrance on Tuesdays to protest.
$1B rail and barge network proposed for Island; would help ease congestion at Vancouver

$1B rail and barge network proposed for Island; would help ease congestion at Vancouver

Under Island Rail Corp.’s ambitious proposal, it would offer local, national and international rail freight service and serve local passengers and tourists up and down the Island
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