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.
Mission Hill Culinary Workshops
Mission Hill's Culinary Workshops are the highlight of the Fall-Winter season in the Okanagan Valley. Designed to educate and inspire both the novice cook and culinary connoisseur, the classes feature the winery's chefs in the a state-of-the-art Culinary Theatre as...
Okanagan: Marilyn Manson brings Hell Not Hallelujah Tour
After more than 20 years leaving audiences in shock and awe, Marilyn Manson is coming to the Okanagan on March 28 for the first time ever to leave his mark on the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. Marilyn Manson is best known for the band’s songs and albums...
Kelowna Rockets pick up first round NHL draft pick
Kelowna Rockets President/GM Bruce Hamilton has announced a major trade involving four players and two draft picks with one of the top defenceman in the Western Hockey League coming Kelowna’s way. The Rockets have acquired defenceman Josh Morrissey and forward Gage...
January Preview
The Jan issue of Okanagan Life Magazine is in production. Don't miss out Your ad message will reach over 500,000 exposures over three months. Email: paul@okanaganlife.com Ad space deadline: Dec 31 See our Media Kit.
In Person: Janice Perrino & the power of politics
Janice Perrino’s advice to any woman thinking about running for elected office is “Just do it.” Two terms as Summerland’s mayor, preceded by six years as a councillor, has given Janice first hand insights into women in politics. “I didn’t have a lot of confidence that...
Help on Wheels: Bikes offer Opportunities
See how Patrick Rosen and his staff turn old bikes into hope for a better life As seen in [downloads ids="11709" columns="1"] One of Patrick Rosen’s most vivid childhood memories is of a Sunday afternoon with his dad. Patrick’s hazel eyes light up as he recalls his...
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