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.
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...
Naomi Ko wins 2014 British Columbia Golf Junior Girls’ Championship
Naomi Ko won the 2014 British Columbia Golf Junior Girls' Championship title at The Dunes at Kamloops on Friday with a 6-under par 286 after four days of competitive play. The Team Canada member shot even par on the par 73 5886-yard course on the final day of the...
Free outdoor concert featuring Blue Rodeo
Canadian Music Hall of Famers, Blue Rodeo, will kick off a summer of expanded events at Sun Peaks in 2014. Continuing the recent summer tradition of large scale concerts in the alpine community, the free outdoor concert will take place at the base of Sundance Mountain...
New art class series offers teens creative outlet this summer
A new series of art classes geared specifically for teens will be offered at the #Kelowna Art Gallery this summer. The Friday for Teens Art Series will run from 9 am to 2 pm every Friday beginning July 11 through August 22.
Join Barefoot on the Boardwalk to Put Shoes on Those in Need
Can you imagine going shoeless all day? That’s the question that motivates Jim Belshaw, Chair of Soles4Souls Canada. It’s also the motivation behind the first annual fundraiser “Barefoot on the Boardwalk,” a 2-km barefoot walk where participants collect pledges to get...
Distinguished Chef joins Okanagan College’s Culinary Arts
Chef Bernard Casavant, one of the country’s best-known chefs, joins Okanagan College as the institution’s Culinary Manager. Casavant’s reputation spreads beyond the kitchen – he has also been a major force for improvement in the hospitality industry during his career,...
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