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.
2019 Property Assessment reflects BC’s house markets
After years of dramatic increases in British Columbia’s annual property assessments, we are now seeing signs of moderation as the real estate market softens in some areas of the province.
Kelowna recreation opens registration for Winter programs
Get out and get active this winter! The City of Kelowna 2019 Winter Activity & Program Guide is full with fitness, art and music classes, sports leagues, and a variety of activities for all ages and abilities at over 25 locations across Kelowna. From fitness and...
Impact of Giving to KGH Foundation in 2018
This year more than ever, I find myself feeling a level of unprecedented gratitude to be a part of a community that cares so deeply about the welfare of others.
Digital media menace
Is screen time affecting children’s mental and physical well-being? Does technology use impact elementary, middle and high school students differently? These questions are behind an extensive research project led by two UBCO professors.
Cellar Talk: Winter 2018
As seen in [downloads ids="156027" columns="1"][downloads category="bc-wine-awards" columns="1" number="1"] Judgement of BC Okanagan winemakers were put to the test this fall as 12 BC wines faced-off against 12 global benchmarks. Taking top...
Beautiful blends
Even a blend of one or two percent can make a significant difference in wine, says sommelier Mike Lee.
