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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

Two arrested after heated exchange at Nanaimo council meeting

Two arrested after heated exchange at Nanaimo council meeting

Mayor Leonard Krog says it’s an example of the increasingly poor behaviour seen at council meetings across the country
B.C. Ferries seeks offers for dismantling of four retired vessels

B.C. Ferries seeks offers for dismantling of four retired vessels

Queen of Burnaby, Mayne Queen, Bowen Queen and Powell River Queen are listed in the corporation’s request for proposals.
B.C. Ferries told to improve relationship with ferry-dependent communities

B.C. Ferries told to improve relationship with ferry-dependent communities

The relationship with ferry-dependent communities has deteriorated in the last two years, says a report from the B.C. Ferry Commission.
B.C. Ferries eyes infrastructure-bank loan to pay for billion-dollar-plus vessel replacement

B.C. Ferries eyes infrastructure-bank loan to pay for billion-dollar-plus vessel replacement

The bank, a Crown corporation, has just loaned B.C. Ferries $75 million toward the cost of its electrification program for four new Island-class ferries and on-shore charging infrastructure
Hullo Ferries hits 250,000-passenger mark, anticipates busy summer

Hullo Ferries hits 250,000-passenger mark, anticipates busy summer

Nanaimo-Vancouver passenger-only service is aiming to double its ridership in its first full summer season
Federal Canada Infrastructure Bank lending money to B.C. Ferries for electrification

Federal Canada Infrastructure Bank lending money to B.C. Ferries for electrification

While existing Island-class ferries are equipped to run on both diesel fuel and electricity, the new ferries will be fully electric.
B.C. Ferries says it's taking steps to ensure fewer sailing cancellations this summer

B.C. Ferries says it's taking steps to ensure fewer sailing cancellations this summer

The company says its vessel refit program will be completed earlier than usual, and nearly 350 sailings will be added on the busiest routes starting part-way through June.
B.C. Ferries makes single-user washrooms all-gender, with free menstrual products

B.C. Ferries makes single-user washrooms all-gender, with free menstrual products

The change will apply to single-user washrooms in terminals and on most of its vessels.
New tourism campaign aims to highlight Nanaimo’s ‘normal’

New tourism campaign aims to highlight Nanaimo’s ‘normal’

The idea is to put community spirit at the forefront of the campaign.
Amid ongoing drought, Island prepares for another brutal fire season

Amid ongoing drought, Island prepares for another brutal fire season

Island communities are getting ready as B.C. heads into wildfire season under the threat of drought.
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