Help Wanted in the Okanagan

The issue was that we couldn’t afford to just come back and hope one of us would get a good job.

Brandie Gariepy

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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

Click, Sip, Enjoy, Learn: The National Tasting

October 2013

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...

Kelowna selected as host city for unique wine retreat

October 2013

Kelowna has been selected as host city for a unique wine retreat for rising stars in Canada’s wine trade. The first-ever Peter Lehmann Wines Mentor Award is aimed at bringing together industry professionals and wine enthusiasts with an opportunity for up-and-coming...

Family Swim set for Sunday at H2O Centre

October 2013

Kelowna’s H2O Adventure & Fitness Centre will offer entry to its water park for $2.50 this Sunday, October 20. The family swim, which runs from 12 pm to 4 pm, is in celebration ofOkanagan Life magazine’s 25th year of publishing in the Okanagan Valley. $2.50 Swim...