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.
Kitchen Confidential with Chef Bruno Terroso at The Vanilla Pod
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Condo Caution
It’s pretty shocking to buy a unit in a strata complex only to find that the building or property needs major repairs — work you didn’t know about before you made your purchase. It could be extremely expensive and you don’t even know how much of the total bill you will have to pay.
Vintage Style
Classic, contemporary, witty and wild, inspired by Old World traditions and New World sustainability, winery architecture is transforming the Okanagan. See the stunning display of the Valley's vintage style captured by Okanagan Life photographers Laurie Carter and...
Donald Triggs | Culmina Estate Winery
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Okanagan Music Live
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Gold Medal Plates 2013: Mark Filatow
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