Skip to content
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.

Email
[email protected]

Recent Work by Carla

B.C. Ferries offers to shave back future plans but remains committed to five new major vessels

B.C. Ferries offers to shave back future plans but remains committed to five new major vessels

Instead of life extensions to keep two existing ferries on the job, the company is saying it could extend the life of just one ferry.
Tariff uncertainty bad for construction industry: Island association

Tariff uncertainty bad for construction industry: Island association

“I think prices are going to hyper-inflate if they have to consider unknown tariffs coming in at an unknown time from an unknown direction,” says the head of the Vancouver Island Construction Association
Campbell River's Ladore Dam getting upgrade; projected cost: $297M to $379M

Campbell River's Ladore Dam getting upgrade; projected cost: $297M to $379M

All three dams in the Campbell River hydroelectric system are being upgraded at an estimated total cost of $1.25 billion to $1.78 billion.
First Nations partner with developer on new hotel for Port Alberni

First Nations partner with developer on new hotel for Port Alberni

Plans call for a four-storey, 76-room Microtel to be built on Johnston Road, near the entrance to Port Alberni
Porter Airlines to launch non-stop Victoria-Ottawa flights in May

Porter Airlines to launch non-stop Victoria-Ottawa flights in May

The service, which starts May 15, is expected to run through the summer, with four weekly round-trip flights.
Costco spends $14M to buy Staples Langford site

Costco spends $14M to buy Staples Langford site

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.’s plans for the Staples site next to its Langford store have not been announced.
$4.64M versus $7.2M: Central Saanich sued, accused of underpaying in land expropriation

$4.64M versus $7.2M: Central Saanich sued, accused of underpaying in land expropriation

The former owners of the 2.2-acre lot at Wallace Drive and Hovey Road say $4.64 million wasn’t enough for the property
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.
More work by Carla >