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.
In Person: Susan Bach battles E. coli on leafy greens
Wheeling her Honda Shadow out of the garage of her Peachland home, Susan Bach says, “Riding a motorcycle gives you a whole other perspective on your surroundings. You experience the sights, smells and sounds so differently.” A close connection to her natural...
What came first, feeling or emotion?
When I watched locals Kelsey Serwa and Josh Dueck win Olympic medals in Sochi, I found myself tearing up (men are not supposed to admit this.) Lest one of my hockey teammates reads this and misconstrues that I admitted to sobbing (in print), I retract my...
Kelowna Hunter Heads to Namibia After Winning Top Award
Próis Hunting & Field Apparel not only takes pride in ‘not being one of the guys’, the company thrives on celebrating the most dedicated female hunters around the globe. It’s why the company sent out a clarion call to the industry once again to seek out this...
Kelowna Writer Shelley Wood wins Okanagan Short Story Contest
Kelowna Writer Shelley Wood wins Okanagan Short Story Contest, topping 121 entries. Glenna Turnbull and Brittni Mackenzie-Dale take runners-up honours. Shelley Wood is a regular contributor to Okanagan Life Magazine.
The Grateful Fed Offers up Local Musical Talent
Taking to the stage at downtown Kelowna’s The Grateful Fed on Friday, April 25 is local guitar duo, Johnny vs Johnny. The restaurant's opening in 2002 marked a turn-around for the Kelowna music scene when coffee shops, restaurants and small pubs began to hire singles...
Okanagan welcomes Reel Paddling Film Festival
The 9th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival is coming to the Okanagan with filmings set for both Lake Country and Salmon Arm. True Outdoors and Kelowna Canoe & Kayak Club will host on Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 pm at the Creekside Theatre, 10241 Bottomwood Lake Rd in...
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