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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

'It’s a total wow': First Nation to reopen revamped hotel in Gold River

'It’s a total wow': First Nation to reopen revamped hotel in Gold River

The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation bought the closed Gold River Chalet almost a year ago and will reopen the 49-room motel as the Baymont by Wyndam.
Parksville and Vancouver could face lawsuits if they don't drop prayers

Parksville and Vancouver could face lawsuits if they don't drop prayers

The B.C. Humanist Association is threatening to sue Parksville, which opened its inaugural meeting on Nov. 7, 2022 with a blessing from a pastor
Major Nanaimo development moves ahead, despite First Nation concerns

Major Nanaimo development moves ahead, despite First Nation concerns

The Snuneymuxw First Nation has said the land encompasses a historic village site
Two artificial turf fields open in Nanaimo

Two artificial turf fields open in Nanaimo

The new artificial turf fields with LED lighting at Harewood Centennial Park can be used day and night for soccer, field lacrosse, football and minor baseball
B.C. Ferries going back to in-person meetings after safety concerns

B.C. Ferries going back to in-person meetings after safety concerns

B.C. Ferries put the brakes on drop-in meetings after a woman at a meeting on the Sunshine Coast threatened to “take a gun” to everyone.
Both sides in lawsuit over drone flying over ship-wrecking operation claim success in court

Both sides in lawsuit over drone flying over ship-wrecking operation claim success in court

Mary Reynolds of Union Bay has been using a drone with a high-resolution camera to capture footage of Deep Water Recovery’s activities
Transfer of house to son likely intended to avoid paying damage award, court finds

Transfer of house to son likely intended to avoid paying damage award, court finds

After Jian He was awarded $447,450 in damages for assault after a civil trial against Hai Huang, He’s lawyer discovered Huang’s house had been transferred to his son for $1.
Carriage horse's fall in James Bay stemmed from harness malfunction: owner

Carriage horse's fall in James Bay stemmed from harness malfunction: owner

A long-time opponent of the horse-and-carriage business accused the company of downplaying the incident
Short-term rentals business owner expects entire income to disappear with new rules

Short-term rentals business owner expects entire income to disappear with new rules

Mason runs Amala Vacation Rental Solutions Ltd. with Ryan Sawatsky, where client numbers have plummeted from 90 in the city’s downtown to fewer than 30.
Kid entrepreneurs pitch their products at the Bay Centre

Kid entrepreneurs pitch their products at the Bay Centre

Students will offer a variety of products that they make themselves, re-purpose or re-sell, from butterfly feeders to cards, artwork, vintage clothing, plants, notebooks and crocheted animals
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