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.
BC wine holiday sales support local food banks
BC Wineries are giving local this holiday season by donating partial proceeds from sales in BC VQA Wine Stores towards Food Banks BC as a proud sponsor of the 29th Annual CBC Radio-Canada Food Bank Drive. From November 29 through January 3, more than 130 BC wineries...
Lights of Christmas Paws will help YMCA kids this Saturday
Kelowna local, Brad Pattison — who is known for his dog training expertise and his show on Slice TV — is hosting the light up of the year in Waterfront Park downtown called ‘Lights of Christmas Paws’. This event is Pattison’s way of bringing a little pizazz to our...
Lord of the Dance to perform in Penticton
Fresh from their acclaimed debut on Broadway and sold out shows in the West End of London, Europe and Australia, Michael Flatley is proud to announce that he is sending his next generation Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games to perform for Canadian audiences, and will...
MEND Program Expands to H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre
Due to high demand at the Kelowna Family Y, the MEND program has expanded to H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre for its next intake in January, 2016. Families can sign up now at either location. MEND stands for Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it. It is a FREE 10 week...
Funny You Should Ask
Okanagan club takes laughter very seriously. When I was a kid, it was Mary Poppins who first taught me how to really laugh. Or rather, it was Uncle Albert. In the movie he suffered from an unusual condition where he would start laughing and couldn’t stop. During the...
Luxury details for your kitchen
Westwood Fine Cabinetry 2140 Leckie Road, Kelowna 4308 29th Street, Vernon 120 Okanagan Avenue SE, Salmon Arm From stylish crown moldings to ingenious storage solutions, custom kitchen design is all about the details. Visit one of three showrooms at Westwood Fine...
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