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.
Yellow House Restaurant offers casual dining at its best
The patio is open at one of downtown Kelowna's fine dining spots - The Yellow House. With weekend live music all summer long, be sure call early to reserve your spot. The Yellow House Restaurant has perfected the recipe for outstanding fine dining. Owners Robert...
Unique Terroir of the Okanagan’s Golden Mile Produces Distinctive Wines
Golden Mile Bench one step closer to become Okanagan Valley's First Sub-Appellation Wineries located on the Golden Mile Bench wine growing area near Oliver in British Columbia have submitted a proposal to become the first official sub-DVA "Designated Viticultural...
Writing is right for BC Books double winner Ashley Little
Screenplay, new novel, short story all in works for award-winning student author So what's next for prolific young author Ashley Little? She is fresh from an unprecedented dual win at the recent BC Book Prizes this month – notching awards for books in different...
Songwriters Stewdio: Okanagan musicians gather to stir creative juices
One of the most rewarding moments I’ve ever had in my writing career was when a friend preformed one of my monologues. Until then the entire life of that little story had only existed in my mind and in writing. In those two minutes of excited re-enactment, the...
Listen: Songwriters Stewdio Session Raises Funds for Kelowna FoodBank
Songwriters Stewdio takes place on the first and third Monday of every month. All of the songs were put together and recorded live off the floor at Music City Studio in under an hour. Proceeds from Live Vol.1 go directly to #Kelowna Food Bank.
Calvin Harris, J. Cole and Chromeo take stage at Center of Gravity
Wet Ape Productions is proud to announce its biggest lineup to date for the Monster Energy Center of Gravity 2014 at #Kelowna, #BC at City Park from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. Some of the hottest names in EDM, hip-hop and live music will be performing on...
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