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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

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.
Child-care centre eyed for B.C. legislature grounds

Child-care centre eyed for B.C. legislature grounds

No firm location yet; focus will be on needs of legislative assembly and caucus staff.
Online accommodation taxes in this B.C. city are now going to help renters

Online accommodation taxes in this B.C. city are now going to help renters

Council opts to contribute $150,000 to monthly rent supplements, and $75,000 to a rent bank
Code of conduct coming for Lasqueti ferry passengers, training for crew

Code of conduct coming for Lasqueti ferry passengers, training for crew

Measures aim to quell ongoing discontent with contracted passenger-ferry-service provider
First Nation wants to bring Granville Island style development to Ladysmith

First Nation wants to bring Granville Island style development to Ladysmith

Stz’uminus First Nation due to take over leases at the end of the year
B.C. Ferries 'very aware' of concerns about Lasqueti Island service

B.C. Ferries 'very aware' of concerns about Lasqueti Island service

Some passengers have complained that ferry service has been erratic this summer and that a number of sailings have been cancelled
B.C. Ferries' fares uncertain after $500M boost runs out

B.C. Ferries' fares uncertain after $500M boost runs out

Province providing money to put a cap on ferry fare increases for four years.
B.C. Ferries' fares uncertain after $500M boost runs out

B.C. Ferries' fares uncertain after $500M boost runs out

Province providing money to put a cap on ferry fare increases for four years.
B.C. Ferries changing plans for electric ferries; wants to order four new ones

B.C. Ferries changing plans for electric ferries; wants to order four new ones

Original plan was to electrify six existing Island-class ferries
Water to be pumped into Cowichan River from lake starting next week

Water to be pumped into Cowichan River from lake starting next week

The goal is for the river to maintain current flow conditions of about 4.5 cubic metres per second to protect fish.
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