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.
Drink Mile High Wine at Silver Star Mountain
The second annual Mile High Wine & Music event presented by Valley First is set for August 8-10 at Silver Star Mountain Resort. This Okanagan Wine Festivals Society event is a uniquely Canadian getaway for thrill seekers and foodies alike, featuring scenic outdoor...
Wheels of our road bikes: If you’d seen it
Shelley shares the horror of a devastating bike accident that changes lives, and her outlook. We climbed up through East Kelowna, then headed down the swooping corners of Spiers Road My friend and I set out on our bikes just after dawn, hoping to beat the heat, hoping...
New Penticton Homes Will Save Owners Thousands in Energy Costs
Skaha Hills, Penticton’s $250 million master planned community is poised to be the most energy efficient housing development in British Columbia. Building techniques will guarantee homeowners lower utility bills and reduced impact on the environment. “What sets Skaha...
Let’s Sip: Best Wine Bars in the Okanagan
The perfect wine bar features a wide selection of wines available by the glass and offers up an intimate bar-front stool. In the Okanagan, you'll find the top wine bars situated inside some of the Valley's best restaurants. In the North Okanagan, readers' choice goes...
Keloha Music & Arts Festival announces After Party Series
Keloha Music & Arts Festival set for Kelowna's Island Stage from July 11-13 will attract 15,000 music fans for three days of live performances by some of the biggest names on the indie and alternative scene. Headliners this year include The Naked and Famous, Local...
Kelowna opens phase 2 of Rails with Trails
Phase 2 of the Rails with Trails pathway was opened today in #Kelowna as part of the celebration for National Health and Fitness Day. This project completes a vital link in the existing network of active transportation corridors, helping residents get off the road for...
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