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.
Infusions unveils new Okanagan-inspired menu and summer hours
Those in search of a new go-to patio to sip Okanagan wines and savour locally-inspired bites will find their table at Infusions Restaurant at the College’s Kelowna campus this summer. Starting on Friday, June 22, the restaurant will be open Tuesday to Friday, serving...
Foodies and film buffs celebrate at Devour! Osoyoos Food Film Festival
Devour! deftly fuses two great arts – food and film – in one thoroughly satisfying festival The Food Film Fest returns to Osoyoos this weekend, bringing with it an exciting ensemble of celebrated chefs from around the country, who will be cooking up...
Craft Beer Market to open with 60 BC brews
Kelowna newest pub and restaurant, Craft Beer Market, will officially open the doors to thirsty patrons for the Canda Day weekend. Service begins on Thursday, June 28. The pub will feature the Okanagan’s most extensive selection of draft beer with 100 beers on tap,...
The Shore launches on the shores of Gyro Beach
Kelowna’s latest development, The Shore, launched in May with not a single unit available for sale. It’s not Kelowna’s hot real estate market affecting demand, but rather the unique combination of student and vacation rentals developer Rise Commercial Developments is...
Riders raise over $85,000 for local youth
Nearly 350 riders raised over $85,000 for local children and youth at the YMCA of Okanagan’s largest fundraiser of the year, Cycle for Strong Kids. It is estimated this amount will benefit more than 600 local kids. Kelowna’s two-time Olympic medalist Kelsey Serwa, and...
Father’s Day fundraiser for dads and daughters
It’s a job that usually falls to Mom, but this Father’s Day, Loyal Wooldridge and his Loyal Hair Therapy team are teaching Dad how to braid his little ladies hair like a champion. The Dads & Braids charity event is being held on Sunday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to...
