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Carla Wilson

Carla Wilson

Carla Wilson is a long-time Times 91原创 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.'s drought: Forests at risk from drought, but climate change isn't the only culprit

B.C.'s drought: Forests at risk from drought, but climate change isn't the only culprit

Drought can also be exacerbated by land use, forest-management decisions and urbanization, says a forestry professor
B.C.'s drought: Trees need extra care to survive longer-lasting droughts

B.C.'s drought: Trees need extra care to survive longer-lasting droughts

In Saanich, new trees used to be watered for up to five years. Now, it鈥檚 closer to seven.
Bigger midway, more food trucks coming to this year's Saanich Fair

Bigger midway, more food trucks coming to this year's Saanich Fair

The fair typically draws 50,000 people to the Stelly鈥檚 Cross Road site, making it one of the region鈥檚 most popular annual events.
Long-awaited navigation centre planned for Nanaimo

Long-awaited navigation centre planned for Nanaimo

Land lease would be effective in early July with centre expected to open in early 2025
Hotel in Port Alberni will likely be torn down

Hotel in Port Alberni will likely be torn down

City council votes to send owner a notice requiring it to apply for a demolition permit
Travelling by ferry this long weekend? Expect it to be busy, B.C. Ferries says

Travelling by ferry this long weekend? Expect it to be busy, B.C. Ferries says

Reservations from Metro 91原创 to 91原创 Island are 鈥渆ssentially sold out鈥 for Friday, B.C. Ferries says.
Two years later, neighbours recall deadly gun battle outside Saanich bank

Two years later, neighbours recall deadly gun battle outside Saanich bank

Brothers Mathew and Isaac Auchterlonie, both 22 and each carrying a legally purchased SKS semi-automatic rifle, entered the bank and held 22 customers and staff inside.
'I'm willing to risk my life': Police officer recounts response to Saanich bank shooting

'I'm willing to risk my life': Police officer recounts response to Saanich bank shooting

Ahead of the two-year anniversary of a fatal shootout outside a Saanich bank, the police officer who helped lead the response recounts the day 鈥 and the recovery.
Voters scrap Ladysmith's plan for new city hall

Voters scrap Ladysmith's plan for new city hall

A total of 2,135 voters, or 28.8 per cent of eligible electors, submitted response forms to the municipality opposing a loan authorization bylaw.
RV dwellers likely to be allowed to stay put within areas of Nanaimo

RV dwellers likely to be allowed to stay put within areas of Nanaimo

Staff and housing advocates worried bylaw change would uproot people with nowhere else to live
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