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.
Shining stars in Kelowna’s business community honoured
Thirty-five finalists were honoured at the 28th Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. The Business Excellence Award Recipients for 2015: RISING STAR AWARD: Cottage Quilting Ltd. Sponsored by: FortisBC MICRO BUSINESS AWARD (1-3...
Bookshelf: The LinkedI Code by Melonie Dodaro
A Q& A with Laurie Carter What will readers find in your book? Readers will find a step-by-step process they can use to start generating leads and sales from LinkedIn. I include numerous case studies, examples and templates to make it as easy as possible for...
Mexico’s Sugar Skull tradition celebrated in Kelowna
Sugar Skull Strut, Rotary Centre for the Arts’ Signature Event, is this Friday, October 30. Inspired by El Día de los Muertos or 'Day of the Dead', it is traditionally a festive time of year in Mexico honoring past souls and loved ones. Doors open at 8 pm and the...
Stunning images from the South Okanagan
Tourism Penticton's Escapes and Landscapes Photography Contest attracted some stunning photographs of the South Okanagan. Three winners were chosen from the more than 130 entries. (Top photo by Bruce Gartrell) 1st Place Winner – Doug Cox 2nd Place Winner – Bruce...
Sliders and Ciders
In celebration of BC Cider Week Wards Cider presents Sliders and Ciders. Throw on your plaid flannel and enjoy an afternoon at The View Winery in their historic apple packing house. You'll drool over the delicious pulled pork sliders paired with their signature hand...
Kelowna a top entrepreneurial community
Cities in west still best for starting, growing a business; Kelowna a top entrepreneurial community 2015 Entrepreneurs looking to start and grow a business should look west, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business's (CFIB) eighth annual...
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