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.
Kelowna first Green Street welcomes visitors this Saturday
Kelowna’s first Green Street will welcome visitors this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Both the architect and developer behind Parkside at Clifton Road will be on site for a two-day open house. “The city’s first green street is nearing completion; we have the...
A New Beginning
Democracy is far from perfect, but it is the best system we have. Over 78 days of Canadian non-perfection, 24 political parties put 1,792 candidates in front of some 26.4 million eligible Canadians to lobby, cajole, pontificate, embellish and beg for their votes. A...
UBC medical student examines the use of CT scans by doctors
Study will help determine ways to improve utilization of a costly resource Increased public awareness of the risks associated with concussions has led to a surge in patients visiting emergency departments — and statistics Canada reports some 30,000 concussions or...
Taster’s Choice: Wine reviews from the Naramata Bench
Showcasing a quintet of fabulous wines from selected producers on the multi-faceted Naramata Bench. The five-star rating system stresses value for price. Tightrope 2014 Viognier Penticton, British Columbia 1/2 $27 Barrel-fermented for three months, the result is a...
From Haiti to Kelowna, the birth of Shoe Bank Canada
When the shoe fits Once there was a little girl who would shuffle into the classroom, head down; sit silently — her mother, in prison; her father drinking; her shoes torn and dirty. The girl’s teacher called the Shoe Bank and asked if they had a few size 4s she could...
Ballet Kelowna previews 2015/16 season
Ballet Kelowna is once again offering a preview of the season’s dancers and upcoming performances at their second annual Launch event on October 28. Hosted by Artistic Director and CEO Simone Orlando, this event is open to the public and provides a unique opportunity...
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