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.
Donor gifts $3 million to Kelowna Hospital
An anonymous donation of $3 million is the largest gift in Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation’s history. “This gift is truly transformational and we are very grateful for the community’s belief and trust in our role to support world class health care here in...
Kelsey Serwa hosts Ski Cross Camp at Big White
Olympic silver medalist Kelsey Serwa will host a ski cross camp at Big White Ski Resort’s Telus Park on March 22, 2014. The one hour group coaching session with Kelsey Serwa will help raise funds for the KSER Bursary Fund supporting excelling student-athlete...
Dueck Captures Gold & Silver at Sochi Paralymics
Vernon's Josh Dueck, a sit-skier, has won the gold medal in the men's super combined at the Sochi Paralympics. He adds the gold medal to the silver he captured in the men's downhill on Saturday. Dueck's posted a time of two minutes 18.2 seconds in the super-G portion...
Vote now for Best Brewery in the Okanagan
2014 Best Restaurant voting is now open. Vote open for the Best Brewery in the Okanagan. The Craft Brewers Travelling around BC, the beer lover will discover craft brew in every corner of the province. In Thompson Okanagan wine country you'll discover plenty of barley...
Waterfront Dining Options Expand in Downtown Kelowna
Diners looking for Kelowna waterfront restaurants will have a new choice when the Cactus Club Cafe opens on the first floor of the new Kelowna Yacht Club building on Water Street. “We are building the premiere development on Kelowna’s waterfront and were determined to...
Johnny vs. Johnny at Tonics Pub March 14
Local guitar duo, Johnny vs Johnny, takes to the stage at downtown Kelowna's Tonics Pub for a one-night performance on Friday, March 14 at 7 pm. With John Vesterinen on electric guitar and John Paul Byrne on acoustic, the two toss lead vocals back and forth while...
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