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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

Keel laying in Romania for first of B.C. Ferries' new Island-class vessels

Keel laying in Romania for first of B.C. Ferries' new Island-class vessels

The company plans to start bringing new electric ferries into service in 2027.
Tourism economy strong as millions of visitors head to the capital region

Tourism economy strong as millions of visitors head to the capital region

Travellers to Greater Victoria spent a combined total of $1.9 billion last year
Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Indigenous students will be offered scholarships and priority access to the new centre
Last ship visit set for Wednesday as Victoria cruise season winds up

Last ship visit set for Wednesday as Victoria cruise season winds up

The Norwegian Jewel is set to be in Victoria from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more than 2,300 passengers
Victoria condo owners seek compensation for property-value drop due to new rental rules

Victoria condo owners seek compensation for property-value drop due to new rental rules

The owners of 22 strata units argue legislation limiting the strata units’ use amounts to expropriation
San Group is curtailing operations at its sawmill and value-added manufacturing plant in Port Alberni

San Group is curtailing operations at its sawmill and value-added manufacturing plant in Port Alberni

The company is seeking more raw materials in the hopes of resuming operations by early November.
Royal Roads super sleuths use AI to ferret out financial crimes

Royal Roads super sleuths use AI to ferret out financial crimes

Mark Lokanan’s research team is using AI to identify abnormal transactions that forensic investigators with banks and other institutions can investigate
Day trader in Sooke files lawsuit against advisers, claims $415M loss

Day trader in Sooke files lawsuit against advisers, claims $415M loss

The carpenter, whose investments evaporated when Tesla stock took a dive, is blaming his financial advisers, saying they gave him bad advice
B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

A request for proposals to design and build the diesel-electric hybrid ferries was issued on Monday.
Two-hundred-unit rental housing complex coming to Cowichan Tribes lands

Two-hundred-unit rental housing complex coming to Cowichan Tribes lands

Two buildings of six storeys each will be located next to the river, and tenants are expected to be able to move in by the fall of 2026
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