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.
Readers nominate Kelowna musicians for Best of the Okanagan
Voting has opened for Best of the Okanagan 2014. Vote now for your favourite Kelowna musicians. Here are some of the early nominees: The Young'uns, Jimmy LeGuilloux, Gorden James, Devon Coyote, Sherman (Tank) Doucette, The Trips, Dreamband and Jordan Dean What have...
Author Yam Cooper presents the voice of anti-bullying during Culture Days in Penticton
Local Anti-bullying author and illustrator Yam Cooper introduces a grass-headed outcast inventor in his first book, The Story of Bill and His House of the Hill. Inspired in part by his experiences with bullying and war when growing up, the book explores the essence of...
Vintage Celebrations & Local Festivals: Party Time in British Columbia
While temperatures may be on the decline in Canada's westernmost province, don't expect appetites for tasty exploration to cool. Here, every season is worthy of celebration, and there are plenty of festive gatherings to prove it. Just bring your sense of adventure —...
Kelowna Startup Raises the Bar in Health App Space
UBC Study shows 200% increase in commitment to health goals using new motivation-based fitness and nutrition app UpwardHealth, a startup from Kelowna, BC, has recently launched MotivationEngine, a health app and online service. By connecting customers to a real-live...
Lara Johnston to open for The Doobie Brothers in Penticton
The Doobie Brothers with special guest Lara Johnston will rock the South Okanagan this coming October with all the classic hits you know and love. The Doobie Brothers’ concert is set for Monday, October 27 at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Lara Johnston is...
Kelowna begins daily non-stop flights to San Francisco
Kelowna International Airport became San Francisco International Airport’s seventh Canadian destination when United Airlines commenced its daily year-round, non-stop United Express service on Saturday, Sept. 20. San Francisco is the seventh largest airport in the...
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