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.
From Olympians to thespians: OC Speaker Series presenters will inspire and delight
Okanagan College’s Penticton campus is launching a series of presentations designed to inspire the community to embrace its potential in 2019. “The OC Speaker Series offers the community a chance to learn new things, and the lineup this term features a rich array of...
Culinary Arts information night on the menu at Okanagan College
With many kitchens in the Okanagan and across the province on the hunt for cooks, the College is hosting an info session next week to open doors to culinary careers for the next generation of chefs.
Kelowna posts gains in home prices to end the year
According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey1 released today, the aggregate home price in Kelowna rose 3.6 percent year-over-year to $650,438 in the fourth quarter of 2018. When broken out by housing type, the median price of a two-storey home increased 2.5...
Big White’s Jr. Chef Challenge embraces young culinary talent
The next chef to keep an eye on at Big White is just 12 years old. Kelowna-based Raajin Hoonjan beat out 21 other aspiring young chefs, including his 10 year old sister.
Nominate Kelowna citizens for a Civic & Community Award
The Civic & Community Awards recognize the talent, dedication and generosity of those who contributed to making Kelowna a better place to live in 2018.
Poet and musician presents paintings at art gallery
Liz Ranney and Nicole Young’s exhibition What’s Still Here, What Came Before Us is a visual response to the work of poet and musician Leila Neverland.
