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.
Interior Health offers Flu Shots
To find a flu clinic near you, visit www.interiorhealth.ca/FluClinics. Many physician offices and pharmacies also provide vaccines free to those who are eligible. With flu season approaching, public health nurses across Interior Health are gearing up for this year’s...
Reason for the Seasons
October 26 Hotel Eldorado Elevation Outdoors annual fundraising event, Reason for the Season, is set for Saturday, October 26 at the Hotel Eldorado. The evening of fun and entertainment includes live music, three course dinner with wine, live and silent auctions, and...
Dine For Diversabilities
In celebration of Community Living Month, Kelowna Community Development Society is excited to announce a new fundraising event – Dine for Diversabilities.
Diners can go out for a meal at a participating restaurant on Tuesday, October 29
Les Miserables prepares to rush the Actors Studio Stage
The Revolution is Coming The musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s timeless novel, Les Miserables, has been thrilling and inspiring its audiences—from London to Broadway, from Asia to Australia—for over 25 years. Kelowna Actors Studio will perform the production from...
$250 million development launched in Penticton
The Penticton Indian Band Development Corporation unveiled plans for Skaha Hills, a $250 million development of 600 home sites overlooking Skaha Lake and minutes from Penticton. “The elevated site on the south end of Penticton is one of the finest parcels of land for...
Click, Sip, Enjoy, Learn: The National Tasting
The countdown is on for The National Tasting, Canada's first ever nation-wide, live-streaming wine tasting and interactive panel discussion featuring some of the wine world's leading experts. In 1979, Peter Lehmann founded a winery based on his commitment to "do the...
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