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.
Center of Gravity brings top athletes to Kelowna
Canada’s Hottest Beach Festival is known for bringing some of the biggest names in electronic dance music, hip hop and live music to Kelowna, but it’s the eight sports, played in five zones, with over 150 pro athletes competing for some of the country’s highest prize...
Cross Country Art Film Comes to Kelowna
The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art is taking part in the cross country screening tour of Cold Iron is a Titanic Comedy, an operatic digital art film inspired by a classic form of Japanese theatre called kabuki. The screening takes place 7 pm, July 30 at the...
Free online course aimed at province’s wine servers
Collaboration between Okanagan College and the British Columbia Wine Institute will mean wine and food servers in this province and elsewhere can now take a free online course to enhance their knowledge of vintages, varieties, and appellations. The new course, which...
Taster’s Choice: Hearty Red Wine Reviews
Showcasing a bouquet of hearty, red wines for wining and dining, the five star rating system stresses value for price. Inniskillin 2011 Discovery Series Tempranillo Oliver, Okanagan Valley $30.09 From the Okanagan’s first Tempranillo vines planted in Dark Horse...
Silver Star Bike Park Now Open: New Trails Unveiled
Silver Star Mountain Resort opened its Bike Park today and is now operating seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until September 1. All downhill and cross-country trails are open, with the exception of the very top trails, Double Dog and Shazam which are expected to...
Shiraz or creamy Chardonnay: Umami the fifth taste
Mention umami and you’re likely to get blank stares. But it’s there alright, adding a savoury, meaty, brothy character to many foods we eat every day. Umami is also present in certain wines and it plays a significant role in wine and food pairing. One element of the...
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