The issue was that we couldn’t afford to just come back and hope one of us would get a good job.
Welcome to Shangri-flawed
With help wanted signs sprouting like roadside weeds, it’s not surprising that Okanagan employers are struggling to cope. But just when you’d expect job seekers to be sitting in the driver’s seat, many wannabe workers are getting a bumpy ride. High housing costs and stagnant wages are obvious culprits, but the following three case studies, along with our salary comparisons, reveal there’s more to this picture.
Illustration by Will Enns
Read more of the original stories celebrated in our 30th-anniversary issue.
Feb. 15 marks start of Chamber of Commerce Week
Monday February 15 marks the beginning of Chamber of Commerce Week in Kelowna, as the city joins other communities across B.C. to showcase the work of local businesses. This year, B.C. Chambers are celebrating the theme of "Empowering B.C. businesses" - a theme that...
Federal funds flow to Okanagan for water sustainability
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has secured a $397,000 grant through the federal Gas Tax Fund, helping better understand the water needs in a region known for its water challenges and Canada’s largest population growth. The announcement was made Friday in...
Land Rover Kelowna named sponsor of sailing race
Land Rover Kelowna will be the title sponsor for the 2016 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship hosted by the Kelowna Yacht Club, June 24 to 26. The Land Rover Kelowna 2016 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship is stage one of three on the Melges 24 North...
Rockers Honeymoon Suite returning to Peachfest
One of Canada's all-time, great rock groups is returning to the Penticton Peach Festival. Honeymoon Suite will be on the Peters Bros. Construction main stage on Friday, August 5. In their only previous appearance at Peachfest, in 2013, they attracted a...
Vancouver Opera’s Stickboy comes to Vernon
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society proudly presents Vancouver Opera’s production of Stickboy on Thursday, February 25 at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. Stickboy is the fourth of five shows in the Society’s 2015/16 Theatre Series....
Headbones Gallery presents sculpture exhibit MO’JO
Vernon's Headbones Gallery presents an opening reception Thursday night for MO'JO, a sculpture exhibition featuring works by Joe Fafard. Fafard has drawn, painted, printed and sculpted using the farm as subject matter over the breadth of a lifetime. His often...
