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.
Def Leppard kicks off Canadian Tour in Penticton
Def Leppard, one of the world’s dominating powerhouses of rock, has announced a 13-stop Canadian tour in 2015.The tour will take in major venues across the country, kicking off in Penticton on April 15 and wrapping in London on May 5. With 100 million records sold...
College students to compete at international business competition
Okanagan College will send its largest-ever contingent of business students to Kingston in January to compete in the final round of the prestigious Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) held annually at Queen’s University. ICBC is Canada’s longest-running...
Winter Workshop Repairs Charity Bikes
While the elves are busy in Santa’s workshop, technicians at Kelowna Cycle are busy at their winter workshop on Sutherland Avenue repairing donated bikes. Kelowna Cycle was recently voted Best Bike Shop in the Central Okanagan. The bikes are destined for local...
Summerhill viticulturist speaks on biodynamic farming
Join Summerhill Winery at the Kelowna Museums for a Lunchbox Lecture on Wednesday, December 10 as Gabe Cipes speaks on biodynamic farming. Location: Okanagan Heritage Museum Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Time: Noon Inspired by the ideas and knowledge associated...
Taster’s Choice: Kelowna wineries – Wine Reviews
Showcasing the eclectic wines of a trio of dynamic wineries based in Kelowna, the five star rating system stresses value for price. Cedarcreek 2011 Platinum “Block 2” Pinot Noir Kelowna, British Columbia 1/2 $39.95 Made from grapes grown on deeply-rooted, 21-year-old...
One Hit Wonders show supports music students
The One Hit Wonders Show returns to Penticton's Cleland Theatre with a very special performance in support of the Penticton Secondary Music Department on Saturday, December 6. "School music departments struggle to raise funds for instrument purchases and repairs",...
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