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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

Tofino Harbour Authority in standoff with squatter at dock

Tofino Harbour Authority in standoff with squatter at dock

New gates and security fobs are to be installed this week, with the gates to be locked in the evenings
Public feedback on plan for new B.C. Ferries' vessels open until mid-January

Public feedback on plan for new B.C. Ferries' vessels open until mid-January

One new feature of the vessels is interior pet areas with stainless steel kennels, a dog drinking fountain and pet “relieving” areas with artificial turf
Creditors owed $13.25M in Spirit Bay development

Creditors owed $13.25M in Spirit Bay development

The largest creditor is Beecher Bay (Sc’ianew) First Nation at $8.556 million, followed by Scala Development Consultants Ltd. at $2.374 million
The San Group's complicated financial woes concern court-appointed monitor

The San Group's complicated financial woes concern court-appointed monitor

Creditors temporarily prohibited from pursuing money from San Group of companies, which consists of nearly 20 related businesses and filed for protection from creditors on Nov. 29
B.C. Ferries trying out Starlink Wi-Fi, but only for crew

B.C. Ferries trying out Starlink Wi-Fi, but only for crew

Only crew members will have access to Wi-Fi during the trial, which is in its early stages and currently limited to operational needs, B.C. Ferries spokesperson Sheila Reynolds said Friday.
Ferry sailings added for Swifties and others

Ferry sailings added for Swifties and others

B.C. Ferries and Hullo Ferries have added sailings for those headed to and from the Lower Mainland for special events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras tour concerts
San Group's Port Alberni mills running intermittently due to log shortage

San Group's Port Alberni mills running intermittently due to log shortage

The Langley-based company says its large-log mill is back up and running after an October curtailment, but supplies are inconsistent.
B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

The cost of building new ferries is 40 per cent higher than it was in 2020, CEO Nicolas Jimenez told the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Ferry advisory committees being axed as B.C. Ferries designs new engagement system

Ferry advisory committees being axed as B.C. Ferries designs new engagement system

Company says it’s replacing 13 committees with new engagement system it hasn’t yet designed
It’s 4.5 billion years old, made of iron and up for auction

It’s 4.5 billion years old, made of iron and up for auction

The iron meteorite found in a backyard in Ocean Falls is “older than anything you would ever find on the surface of the Earth”
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