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.
UBC prof. looking for seniors with hearing loss for new study
UBC Okanagan’s widely popular Walk, ‘n Talk for your Life program — that creates exercise and safe social settings for local seniors — is branching out. Assoc. Prof. Charlotte Jones, who teaches with UBC’s Southern Medical Program, initiated Walk ‘n Talk in 2014, is...
DIETS: Is this the way to achieve and maintain your healthy weight?
Within the multi-billion dollar diet industry, there are many different types of diets and products that apparently facilitate weight-loss. Which diet is the best to help you achieve a healthy weight? It seems that every diet book has its own answer. Do...
100+ Men Who Give a Damn donate $23,000 to Pathways Abilities Society
On Tuesday night, Pathways Abilities Society was selected to be the recipient of a staggering $23,000 cash donation, contributed by the Kelowna Chapter of a group known simply as 100+ Men Who Give A Damn. The ‘non-organization’, as they describe themselves, meets...
Okanagan Wine Festivals to host gourmet poutine and wine dinner
If you're a fan of both Pinot Noir and poutine, you're in luck! The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society is partnering with Squeaky Cheese, the Dairy Farmers of Canada and the Hotel Eldorado to host their first gourmet poutine and wine pairing dinner. On the evening...
Kelowna to host Great Okanagan Beer Festival
Tickets for the Great Okanagan Beer Festival’s main event go on sale on February 4. The Main event will be held at Waterfront Park in Downtown Kelowna on Saturday, May 14, 2016. This year attendees can expect several bands playing on the Island Stage along with...
Canada’s best chefs pair up with Okanagan College student
A recipe for success: Canada’s best chefs pair up at Gold Medal Plates Too many chefs in the kitchen is actually a good thing when it comes to the annual Canadian Culinary Championships’ Gold Medal Plates event, which takes place this weekend and includes more...
