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.
Pandora: Charmingly you
Pandora Orchard Park Mall celebrated its first anniversary this past June and is continuing its tradition of giving back to the community. "We would like to thank Kelowna for welcoming us into the retail community, and all of our loyal Pandora consumers for making our...
Silver Star Opens Trust Fund for Family of Avalanche Victim
Silver Star Mountain Resort opened a trust fund for avalanche victim AJ Cleary’s family today. Staff and members of the community are encouraged to donate to the cause. AJ passed away as a result of being caught in an avalanche near Keefer Lake on Saturday, March 8....
Olympic Roundup: Justin Dorey
40 mins to men's ski halfpipe Final 1 for @Justin_dorey @mike_riddle @NoahBowmanSki. Top 6 to Final 2. #WeAreWinter pic.twitter.com/ztQZvL4zeI — CDN Olympic Team (@CDNOlympicTeam) February 18, 2014 copy goes here What a crazy night. Thank you guys so much for all the...
Kelowna Heroes raise $16,000 for Local Kids at YMCA Megathon
Hundreds of heroes came together for the YMCA Okanagan's first annual Strong Kids Megathon Event, raising $16,000 to date towards providing opportunities for local children in need. The fundraising event was an action packed, fun filled day for the whole family with...
B.C. government announces grocery store wine sales
The BC government has outlined a unique, two-part model for liquor sales in grocery stores, a move applauded by the BC Wine Insitute. “Our framework for liquor sales in grocery stores lays the foundation for a flexible and unique model that will continue to protect...
Downhill speed records set at Sun Peak’s Resort
Crowds cheered as the fastest people from 10 countries raced down Sun Peaks’ Headwalls track for the final day of the FIS Speed Ski World Cup. Italy’s Ivan Origone earned first place in the men’s speed division in the 2nd World Cup event of the weekend, clocking in at...
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