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.
International Women Day: Trades, engineering focus of BC discussions
“Engineering is all about solving problems and helping communities,” says UBC’s Sheryl Staub-French. Photo: Martin Dee. March 8 marks International Women's Day. Annually, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. ...
College hosts International Women’s Day event
“The Women are Coming!” is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration, March 8, from 6 to 9 pm in the atrium of the Centre for Learning at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus. Organized by the Okanagan College Women’s Centre and sponsored by the...
Expert cosmetic skin care
Lakeshore Vein & Aesthetics Clinic Lakeshore Vein & Aesthetics Clinic is a full-service non-surgical medical cosmetic centre committed to dermatology-related patient care and effective cosmetic treatments, all delivered in a premier spa-like environment. The...
Vernon’s Sonja Gaudet to carry Canadian flag in Sochi Paralympic Games
The Canadian Paralympic Committee announced today that wheelchair curler Sonja Gaudet of Vernon has been selected as flag bearer for Canada at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Russia. Gaudet is the world's most decorated wheelchair...
Amanda Westrheim: Love where you live
Award Winning Realtor To say realtor Amanda Westrheim is passionate about the Okanagan Valley lifestyle would be a huge understatement. She feels a strong connection to this area with deep family roots and a love for everything this all-season playground has to offer,...
Christy Clark: Premier MLA
[downloads category="current-issue" columns="1" excerpt="no"] Pulling off a stunning upset, Christy Clark held on to her job as BC’s 35th premier—and unexpectedly became the Valley’s newest MLA. How will she juggle...
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