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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
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.
North Cowichan considers higher fees for towing illegally parked RVs and trailers

North Cowichan considers higher fees for towing illegally parked RVs and trailers

Councillor sees need for compassion, points out some of the vehicles are homes
Amid forecast of financial uncertainty, B.C. Ferries seeks to buy 4 new electric vessels

Amid forecast of financial uncertainty, B.C. Ferries seeks to buy 4 new electric vessels

It is forecasting financial uncertainty amid staffing shortages and rising costs.
Nanaimo bans natural gas as primary heat in new homes as of July 2024

Nanaimo bans natural gas as primary heat in new homes as of July 2024

New construction won’t be allowed to have natural gas as a primary heat source as of July 1, 2024 — six years before the provincial target
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