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.
Kelowna election polls open on Wednesday
The first of eight advance voting opportunities in Kelowna begin on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Polls open Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way and run until 8 p.m. “The City believes that providing electors in the City of Kelowna...
Sugar Skull Strut in Kelowna
Kelowna's Rotary Centre for the Arts is home to the Sugar Skull Strut on Saturday, November 1 from 8 pm until midnight. Tickets are $25. Inspired by El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a traditionally festive time of year in Mexico honoring past souls and loved...
Kelowna welcomes Skate Canada International
Canadians ice dancers Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje thrilled the local audience with their short dance on Friday night. Photo: Skate Canada Tourism Kelowna heartily welcomed the elite competitors and their supporters, prestigious skating organizations, and their...
The Changing Face of Beauty Pageants
Spring 1993 • September 2001 “Here he comes…” A comical gender bender—an attractive young man, weeping for joy, as a pageant winner’s ribbon is wrapped around his torso, dozens of roses thrust into his arms, a glittering tiara planted on his head. This is not as...
Dine For Diversabilities in downtown Kelowna
In celebration of Community Living Month, Pathways Abilities Society and Kelowna Community Development Society are pleased to present the second annual Dine for Diversabilities fundraising event. “We are so pleased to partner with Kelowna Community Development Society...
WestJet flys to wine country; inaugural Penticton flight
WestJet will launch new daily non-stop service between Calgary (YYC) and Penticton with its inaugural flight to wine country on Sunday, October 26, 2014. "We're excited to be bringing our low fares and remarkable guest experience to the South Okanagan," saysPaul...
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