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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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Some restaurants keen for GST holiday to continue, saying it's driving sales

Some restaurants keen for GST holiday to continue, saying it's driving sales

While a direct impact is difficult to prove, some in the sector say it provided a much-needed boost
B.C. has right strategy to spur home building, economist says

B.C. has right strategy to spur home building, economist says

The chief economist of the B.C. Real Estate Association says rezoning and densifying are the best way to solve the housing crisis
$60M commercial project with medical clinic to be built on Pioneer Square site at Mill Bay

$60M commercial project with medical clinic to be built on Pioneer Square site at Mill Bay

The plan is to split the site into two properties, one for the new commercial centre and the other for an assisted-living seniors centre.
B.C. forestry company’s creditor protection extended, monitor given more powers

B.C. forestry company’s creditor protection extended, monitor given more powers

In a report to the court, monitor Deloitte Restructuring Inc. questioned the company’s ability to meet financial goals
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
Former Nanaimo hotel being dismantled for future development

Former Nanaimo hotel being dismantled for future development

Plans for the property — the former home of the Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel — have not been finalized, but the Snuneymuwx First Nation is exploring mixed-use for the site.
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
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