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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

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.
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.
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
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
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
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