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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

Largest spill-response ship being readied at Ogden Point to work off B.C. coast

Largest spill-response ship being readied at Ogden Point to work off B.C. coast

The K.J. Gardner is in Victoria after sailing from the Netherlands to start its new job working off B.C.’s coast
World's largest hockey stick up for grabs from Duncan

World's largest hockey stick up for grabs from Duncan

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is looking for someone to take the stick, after most people who responded to a survey said they weren’t interested in paying to fix it.
Port Alberni drafts policy preventing anyone promoting hate from renting city facilities

Port Alberni drafts policy preventing anyone promoting hate from renting city facilities

The move follows a decision to cancel an appearance by a controversial speaker at a Port Alberni restaurant in October
B.C. Ferries renames vessel serving Penelakut to honour First Nation

B.C. Ferries renames vessel serving Penelakut to honour First Nation

B.C. Ferries unveiled the newly renamed Pune’luxutth ferry on Friday at Point Hope Shipyards.
Coastal Renaissance to be out of service for busy holiday season

Coastal Renaissance to be out of service for busy holiday season

Motor repairs are taking longer than expected for the vessel, which typically takes passengers between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen.
What should replace the Pacific Buffet? B.C. Ferries launches another survey

What should replace the Pacific Buffet? B.C. Ferries launches another survey

B.C. Ferries wants to know what dishes you’d like to see on a menu — how much you’re willing to pay.
B.C. Ferries' strong passenger numbers and earnings offset by higher operational costs

B.C. Ferries' strong passenger numbers and earnings offset by higher operational costs

B.C. Ferries carried 7.8 million passengers and three million vehicles in this year’s second quarter.
Empty homes to be taxed in five more Vancouver Island communities

Empty homes to be taxed in five more Vancouver Island communities

Homeowners in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, Parksville and Qualicum Beach will be subject to the tax starting in 2025
Too-tall cruise ship docks in Victoria to have its funnel removed

Too-tall cruise ship docks in Victoria to have its funnel removed

The Carnival Panorama had been headed to a Portland shipyard for repairs, but was too tall to get under a bridge over the Columbia River
B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

Call for shipyards interested in designing and building the ferries closes Dec. 1, with the first vessel in the new ferry class expected to be ready for service in 2029
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