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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

'Engineering on the fly': Accepting risk is part of the Zen of sand sculpting, says Victoria designer

'Engineering on the fly': Accepting risk is part of the Zen of sand sculpting, says Victoria designer

Damon Langlois, who is competing at Parksville Beachfest, said an experience with a sudden torrential rainstorm at a festival in Kuwait drove that point home
B.C.'s drought: Forests at risk from drought, but climate change isn't the only culprit

B.C.'s drought: Forests at risk from drought, but climate change isn't the only culprit

Drought can also be exacerbated by land use, forest-management decisions and urbanization, says a forestry professor.
Long-awaited navigation centre planned for Nanaimo

Long-awaited navigation centre planned for Nanaimo

Land lease would be effective in early July with centre expected to open in early 2025
Hotel in Port Alberni will likely be torn down

Hotel in Port Alberni will likely be torn down

City council votes to send owner a notice requiring it to apply for a demolition permit
Two years later, neighbours recall deadly gun battle outside Saanich bank

Two years later, neighbours recall deadly gun battle outside Saanich bank

Brothers Mathew and Isaac Auchterlonie, both 22 and each carrying a legally purchased SKS semi-automatic rifle, entered the bank and held 22 customers and staff inside.
'I'm willing to risk my life': Police officer recounts response to Saanich bank shooting

'I'm willing to risk my life': Police officer recounts response to Saanich bank shooting

Ahead of the two-year anniversary of a fatal shootout outside a Saanich bank, the police officer who helped lead the response recounts the day — and the recovery.
Expanding tech sector pumping billions into region’s economy: VIATEC

Expanding tech sector pumping billions into region’s economy: VIATEC

The sector accounted for total direct revenues of close to $5.9 billion last year, says the industry group
Property owners fight new short-term rental rules in Victoria court

Property owners fight new short-term rental rules in Victoria court

The West Coast Association for Property Rights wants to see previous rights to operate legal short-term rentals reinstated.
Port Alberni to ask province to buy derelict hotel for housing

Port Alberni to ask province to buy derelict hotel for housing

The building is considered so unsafe that the fire department ordered 25 tenants to vacate in late May
More businesses give downtown a failing grade, but retail vacancy picture is improving: DVBA report

More businesses give downtown a failing grade, but retail vacancy picture is improving: DVBA report

Five per cent more business licences were issued in 2023 than in 2022, and the tourism, marine and technology sectors are thriving, says the annual report on downtown
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