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.
Canada Is Older Than the USA
A History Lesson to Expose the Depth of "the Totally Unacceptable Insults and Unprecedented Threats" Made by President Donald Trump to "Our Very Sovereignty." Anthony James Hall “…. the totally unacceptable insults and the unprecedented threats to our very sovereignty...
Gordon Lightfoot Tribute by John Paul Byrne
Enjoy live music and wine in our Jacko's Underground Lounge. Doors open at 5pm! Pizza always available and Charcuterie for pre-purchase. John Paul Byrne's Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concerts are selling out in the Okanagan as most all performances have people raving...
READ MY MIND – the Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Show – October 9, Creekside Theatre
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/read-my-mind-the-gordon-lightfoot-tribute-show READ MY MIND - the Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Show has taken off in the past 6 months, with over 55 performances. A solo, duo, trio to start,...
Read My Mind – The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Show
Read My Mind - The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Show at SILVERSTAR BREWING CO Downtown Vernon Saturday October 26th. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the timeless music of Gordon Lightfoot with the Paul Byrne-led tribute band. Experience the nostalgia...
Local singer-songwriter brings Gordon Lightfoot’s timeless music to life at Creekside Theatre
John Paul Byrne delivers a rich and authentic experience that honours the legendary Canadian icon KELOWNA, BC – Fans of folk music are invited to a special evening at Creekside Theatre in Lake Country on October 9, 2024, as local singer-songwriter John Paul...
Quintland: Five strong story sells
Shelley Wood's debut historical novel tops best-seller list In the 1930s, public appetite was insatiable for news and images of the Dionne quintuplets. Before reality TV shows and viral videos, the unlikely survival of five identical babies in a small town in Northern...
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