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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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Nanaimo man’s TikTok video may have convinced 2,000 Americans to visit

Nanaimo man’s TikTok video may have convinced 2,000 Americans to visit

Nanaimo’s Tod Maffin was so struck by how many Americans were supporting online calls for Canadians to boycott U.S. goods, he invited them for a visit.
Aquaculture company sues over end of fish-farm licence renewals in Discovery Islands

Aquaculture company sues over end of fish-farm licence renewals in Discovery Islands

Cermaq says it has lost millions of dollars as a result of a flawed process leading to the 2023 decision.
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.
Langford girl to receive life-saving medication while review underway: ministry

Langford girl to receive life-saving medication while review underway: ministry

The news was welcomed by the nine-year-old’s family, who saying stopping the medication would hasten her death.
Coastal Inspiration ferry to return Tuesday after a week out of service

Coastal Inspiration ferry to return Tuesday after a week out of service

The B.C. Ferries vessel is set to be back in service for the 1 p.m. sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay.
Coastal Inspiration to remain out of service on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route

Coastal Inspiration to remain out of service on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route

The Salish Heron has been brought in to help out on route, along with the Spirit of Vancouver Island
Epicure has $5.7M shortfall, bankruptcy trustee says

Epicure has $5.7M shortfall, bankruptcy trustee says

Epicure closed its operations on West Saanich Road on Jan. 24 and voluntarily entered bankruptcy.
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.
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