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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 trying out Starlink Wi-Fi, but only for crew

B.C. Ferries trying out Starlink Wi-Fi, but only for crew

Only crew members will have access to Wi-Fi during the trial, which is in its early stages and currently limited to operational needs, B.C. Ferries spokesperson Sheila Reynolds said Friday.
Ferry sailings added for Swifties and others

Ferry sailings added for Swifties and others

B.C. Ferries and Hullo Ferries have added sailings for those headed to and from the Lower Mainland for special events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras tour concerts
San Group's Port Alberni mills running intermittently due to log shortage

San Group's Port Alberni mills running intermittently due to log shortage

The Langley-based company says its large-log mill is back up and running after an October curtailment, but supplies are inconsistent.
B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

The cost of building new ferries is 40 per cent higher than it was in 2020, CEO Nicolas Jimenez told the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Ferry advisory committees being axed as B.C. Ferries designs new engagement system

Ferry advisory committees being axed as B.C. Ferries designs new engagement system

Company says it’s replacing 13 committees with new engagement system it hasn’t yet designed
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”
Philippine Mars plane gets ready for final run to Arizona

Philippine Mars plane gets ready for final run to Arizona

The Second World War-era plane is expected to fly to its new home at the Pima Air and Space Museum the week of Nov. 18, weather permitting.
Sidney Island deer cull postponed after animals caught in netting

Sidney Island deer cull postponed after animals caught in netting

Animals became trapped in netting installed to herd them into areas where they would be killed
Fernwood resident knocked over by aggressive buck

Fernwood resident knocked over by aggressive buck

It’s the second recent incident in the capital region of combative deer injuring dogs during the annual rutting season
Keel laying in Romania for first of B.C. Ferries' new Island-class vessels

Keel laying in Romania for first of B.C. Ferries' new Island-class vessels

The company plans to start bringing new electric ferries into service in 2027.
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