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.
Regional Rail Trails Get Major Tourism Boost
A regional Rail Trails tourism strategy is underway for the Thompson Okanagan. The centerpiece of the tourism strategy will be the Kettle Valley/Columbia and Western Railway rail trails routes that form the basis of the Trans Canada Trail through the region. "A...
A Legacy of Honour: Canada and the British Indian Army in the First World War
“Duty, Honour & Izzat – The Call to Flanders Fields”, a poignant and powerful exhibit showcasing the pivotal but little known role of the British Indian Army in the First World War, is now on display at the Okanagan Heritage Museum in Kelowna for the month of...
Buskers on Bernard returns to entertain this Thursday
The best kept secret from last summer returns to Bernard Avenue this Thursday, August 13 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm as more than 15 different, local, street performers take over two blocks of Bernard Avenue as part of the now annual “Buskers on Bernard”. “We started this...
Golf Tech
By Dona Sturmanis with Deanna Merrick One golf swing can cause a major mood swing. On a single hole, your drive might plummet you into the depths of misery, yet five minutes later, after a great putt, you’re invincible and on top of your world. This happens whether...
Tennis life in the Okanagan
Our cover boy is an Okanagan success story who exemplifies personal perseverance, family dedication, courageous hard work, the right amount of luck and a young man’s undying love for a sport that is fast becoming one of Canada’s most loved. Canadian tennis records are...
Kelowna General Hospital: Sacred Space to provide peaceful multi-faith refuge
A new spiritual care space is coming to Kelowna General Hospital to provide an important refuge for staff, patients, and loved ones during times of grief, transition, and celebration. With the ongoing construction and redevelopment of the hospital many departments and...
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