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.
Best Okanagan Developments: August Issue Preview
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UBC professor named observer for UN session to end racism
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4.4 Million Invested in Okanagan Craft Brewery
Sleeman Breweries will invest $4.4M to expand Okanagan Spring an already thriving Vernon Brewery, bringing good news to the region and craft beer enthusiasts across the province and the country. In May the brewery was voted Best Brewery in the Okanagan, the readers'...
Ad-Fraud Operation Fools Detection Companies, Nets Millions
Imagine paying for an ad that was never seen. Advertising Age recent article, Ad-Fraud Operation Fools Detection Companies, Nets Millions, unveiled how at least 75 advertisers -- including Ford, Coke and McDonald's spend money on these ads. It's a familiar story with...
SPCA summer camps empower youth, encourage empathy
The BC SPCA is offering week-long summer camps that offer fun, animal-themed activities for youth while empowering them to create a better world. Camps will be offered this year at the Penticton and Kelowna shelters. One of the main goals of the camps is to help...
Easy Fix takes to the stage for Music in the Park
The District of West Kelowna is hosting the Music in the Park free summer each Friday night in West Kelowna’s Memorial Park. Taking to the stage on July 11 is is the talented and energetic band Easy Fix. The popular outdoor event drew a crowd of 800 for its first...
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