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.
YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids raises over $65,000
The YMCA of Okanagan’s largest annual fundraiser, Cycle for Strong Kids, took place last weekend outside H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, raising over $65,000 for local children and families. “The event was a huge success,” says YMCA Development Coordinator, Pam...
Celtic Thunder returns to Penticton with Best Tour
After an extremely successful show in 2013, Celtic Thunder is set to return to Penticton with their brand new show “The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour” on Friday, March 13. This show features an eclectic collection of the group’s best-loved and most popular songs...
Kelowna Rockets set for season opener; Tyson Baillie returns
Tyson Baillie is returning to Kelowna to rejoin his teammates for the opening of the WHL regular season this weekend. The Kelowna Rockets will face off against Kamloops Blazers. After attending his first NHL training camp with the San Jose Sharks, Baillie went...
Absolut Launches Limited edition Andy Warhol Bottle
Absolut Vodka has announced the Limited Edition Andy Warhol bottle, a new design celebrating the brand’s iconic collaboration with the illustrious Andy Warhol. The offering embodies the brand’s commitment to supporting all things rooted in artistic expression and...
Vina Concha y Toro: Joint venture expands Chilean wine distribution in Canada
Vina Concha y Toro S.A., the 5th largest wine company in the world, and Charton Hobbs, one of the leading wine and spirit distribution companies in Canada, announced today the creation of a joint venture for the commercialization of brands in the Canadian market. In...
Heart of Gold Gala raises $1M for the Interior Heart & Surgical Centre
KGH Foundation’s signature fundraising gala Heart of Gold raised revenues of more $1 million for critical medical equipment required in Kelowna General Hospital's new Interior Heart & Surgical Centre. More than 400 attended the gala held at Kelowna Flightcraft’s...
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