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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

After giant fire, neighbours face piles of debris, melted belongings; plans to rebuild

After giant fire, neighbours face piles of debris, melted belongings; plans to rebuild

The developer is still trying to determine whether two levels of underground parking and the foundation escaped unharmed after fire destroyed the partly built condominium building at Quadra and Palmer in Saanich.
Removal of hazardous materials from Port Alberni hotel set to begin

Removal of hazardous materials from Port Alberni hotel set to begin

Nearly 30 tenants were evicted from the Port Hotel in May because of concerns ranging from exposed wires to black mould
Nanoose Bay residents defeat $1.2M borrowing plan for reservoirs

Nanoose Bay residents defeat $1.2M borrowing plan for reservoirs

The money would have gone toward improving one reservoir and paying for another to serve anticipated development
Blackened debris lines Quadra Street after fire destroys condo under construction

Blackened debris lines Quadra Street after fire destroys condo under construction

Wind-whipped flames, reaching far into the sky, could be seen from as far away as Bear Mountain in Langford and even in Port Angeles, Washington. 
Nanaimo and former CAO reach settlement in wrongful-dismissal case

Nanaimo and former CAO reach settlement in wrongful-dismissal case

Tracy Samra was terminated from the chief administrative officer position in May 2018
It’s 4.5 billion years old, made of iron and up for auction

It’s 4.5 billion years old, made of iron and up for auction

The iron meteorite found in a backyard in Ocean Falls is “older than anything you would ever find on the surface of the Earth”
Regional policing threatened by agencies planning to opt out, says youth advocate

Regional policing threatened by agencies planning to opt out, says youth advocate

“My concern is that if one municipality withdraws, then others will follow,” says Bill McElroy, chair of the Capital Region Action Team for Sexually Exploited Youth
Teenager taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Nanaimo

Teenager taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Nanaimo

The call came in to the RCMP shortly before 2:30 p.m. Friday
Berry farm loses court bid to stop Nanaimo airport lights

Berry farm loses court bid to stop Nanaimo airport lights

The Supreme Court of B.C. dismissed an application from the farm owners to cancel an easement allowing the Nanaimo Airport Commission to install the lights for navigation
Langford councillors 'surprised' by RCMP plan to opt out of regional policing

Langford councillors 'surprised' by RCMP plan to opt out of regional policing

The RCMP made the decision without consulting with the city, Langford staff told council.
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