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.
Nature at your doorstep
125 Sky Court, Kelowna Arranged in a tiered style along Wilden’s west ridge, Rocky Point offers homeowners of this new premium neighborhood a panoramic view of Okanagan Lake and the downtown area. Estate-sized lots are tucked away in a natural setting along the quiet...
Edgecomb Builders: Tuscan Twist
Edgecombe Builders 1290 St. Paul Street, Kelowna This stunning Edgecombe Builders showhome on Skyland drive in Wilden was one of the top sales to start off 2015, catching a price of $940,000. Builder Kevin Edgecombe wanted to create a home that was Tuscan in feel, but...
Inspired green living
Brighton> 680 Old Meadows Road, Kelowna Located in the heart of the Lower Mission, Brighton is within walking distance of the city largest recreational park and just blocks from the beach. These English revival townhomes with inviting arched entries, steeply pitched...
Mara Lakeside Resort & Wellness Centre
Upscale spa set on Shuswap shoreline Mara Lake, Sicamous The shores of Mara Lake are the destination for a luxury boutique condo hotel and resort complete with a state-of-the-art wellness centre. The Cape Cod inspired four-storey Mara Lakeside Resort & Wellness...
Fall Okanagan Wine Festival wine awards winners announced
The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society has handed out medals to the winners in this year’s 35th Fall Okanagan Wine Festival wine awards. The Platinum medals showcase the varietals and blends that distinguish British Columbia’s wine region. These were: Kismet Estate...
We’re social at Okanagan Life, top tweets from the summer
Follow us at @OkanaganLifeMag on twitter. Here's our best tweet from August 2015, supporting the arts community in Kelowna. Buskers on Bernard returns to entertain this Thursday #Kelowna http://t.co/qh5yWtwCGj @parksalive @cityofkelowna — Okanagan Life...
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