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.
Vernon home cook begins Masterchef Canada journey
Masterchef Canada judges are a bit sweet on home chef Jennifer Innis, a dental hygienist and mom of three from Vernon. Her audition dish of blueberry and basil pie top earned her a spot in the Masterchef Canada kitchen, one of the top 16 chefs to compete on the...
Thompson Okanagan students receive scholarships
Three students from the Thompson-Okanagan region have been recognized for their desire to contribute to society. The students will receive $5,000 scholarships from the Horatio Alger Association of Canada as part of the Horatio Alger Jim Pattison British Columbia...
Awards showcase the contribution of small business
Five top Kelowna businesses are about to approach the den. Over the next two weeks, finalists in the province-wide Small Business BC Awards present a Dragons' Den-style pitch, convincing a panel of judges why they should be named a BC best business. This year was the...
Vernon skier takes home BC’s first Canada Games medal
Freestyle team wins four medals, propelling Team BC to top of the standings after day one Team BC dominated the podium in freestyle skiing on the first day of Canada Winter Games competition Saturday, earning two golds, one silver and one bronze medal in slopestyle....
Best restaurant offers farm to table breakfast
Chef Steve Kooijman Friesen’s Countrytyme Restaurant and Bakery If you’re looking for a great breakfast at the north end of the Valley, in an interesting dining room overlooking the farm that grows most of the food on the table, give Friesen’s Countrytyme Restaurant...
Cosmic inspiration: artist Aaron Metz
In every home there is a corner, a nook, some sacred space that attracts us to sit and read, or write, or build, some spot where we feel comfortable with ourselves. It is my belief that the art in our homes can play the biggest role in creating that space. Plus it’s...
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