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.
Knifewear: When you’re addicted to sharp
Canada’s awesomest knife shop, Knifewear has become a destination/hang-out for those who love Japanese steel and are addicted to sharp. Most of the knives can’t be found in any other shop in Canada. The Kelowna shop in South Pandosy also carries some of the hottest...
Jane Hoffman Group: The Value of Experience
Specializing in luxury homes and waterfront properties, Coldwell Banker Jane Hoffman Group provides top-notch service, along with a first class website and marketing program. Whether you’re looking at getting into the market, finding an investment property, or...
Hottest stretch of sand in the Okanagan – Walnut Beach Resort
Walnut Beach offers the only licensed beach service in the country. At Walnut Beach Resort, sun, suites and spectacular views from 112 carefully crafted designer hotel suites gives the luxurious comforts of home and then some. One- and two-bedroom options plus elegant...
Now selling home sites: Skaha Hills launches first phase on the southwest hills of Penticton
Skaha Hills, Penticton’s newest development, winery and vineyard has opened the doors to its Discovery Centre. The 550-acre site on the South Okanagan hillsides and bench lands will be a $250 million mixed residential/commercial community. “Greyback has completed...
Resorts wrap up ski season in the Okanagan
Spring is in the air and for Okanagan ski resorts it's time to wrap up the winter season. However, they can’t possibly say goodbye to the snow without a good send off. Silver Star Mountain Resort will launch its inaugural couch race on April 6 as teams will race a...
Best Okanagan Golf Courses – 2013 Awards
Looking for a great Okanagan Valley golf course? Here’s the results from our readers’ choice awards, Best of the Okanagan 2013. Best Golf Course 1. North Okanagan: Predator Ridge Golf Resort 1. Central Okanagan: The Harvest Golf Club 1. South Okanagan: Penticton...
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