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.
Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre kicks off summer programs
Readings, talks, music and workshops on tap for bucolic #UBC artist retreat The Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) at UBC’s Okanagan campus is hosting a series of summer celebrations in nature starting today and continuing through August. Nearly every...
UBC artists launch Northern Gateway pipeline video contest
Energy mega-project expected to draw multiple perspectives and responses A group of artists at UBC’s Okanagan campus is launching a contest for people to have their say about the Northern Gateway Pipeline. The contest is open to everyone – throughout BC, across Canada...
Airport mural highlights UBC Okanagan stories
The 80-foot-long UBC mural greets air travellers arriving at Kelowna International Airport along the pedway to the terminal building. 80-foot-long installation greets 750,000 annual visitors arriving at YLW UBC’s Okanagan campus has a story to tell – actually plenty...
Interior Savings Supports Kids’ Health
Children and Families are invited to celebrate YMCA Healthy Kids Day Sunday, June 1 The YMCA of Okanagan is pleased to announce that Interior Savings Credit Union will be the title sponsor of YMCA Healthy Kids Day for another year. This FREE community event is set to...
Long Weekend, Let’s Get On The Water – Carefully!
May long weekend sees more than its fair share of boating-related incidents and fatalities. May 17-23 is North American Safe Boating Awareness Week. #Kelowna #Okanagan
UBC creates Excellence in Teaching Award for Okanagan community
Faculty of Education calls for nominations, open to educators in the valley The Faculty of Education at UBC’s Okanagan campus is calling for nominations for the inaugural 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award. The new award recognizes an outstanding educator in the...
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