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.
Hamilton to lead Okanagan College for next four years
One of Okanagan College’s longest-serving employees – its leader – will continue his connection to the institution for a while longer. The College’s Board of Governors recently extended President Jim Hamilton’s existing contract by an additional two years until...
Local Co-ops Invite Community to Celebrate Co-op Week 2013
Interior Savings and the Okanagan Car Share Co-op are hosting a special evening event, as part of Co-op Week 2013, to celebrate the many co-operatives within our community.
“This is a great opportunity to hear more about the co-op model and why it is important to have healthy and strong co-ops in our community,” says Christian Brandt, Executive Director of the Okanagan Car Share Co-op.
Help steer the Okanagan’s transportation future
A regional transportation study is underway in the Central Okanagan. The Cities of Kelowna and Vernon, the Districts of West Kelowna, Peachland and Lake Country, the Westbank First Nation and the Regional District of Central Okanagan, have partnered to conduct the...
Mountain High Okanagan Celebration
Join us for a unique Nordic ski & dining experience at Silver Star Mountain Resort – voted Best Family Resort & Best Ski Hill by our readers. Join this intimate party for an adventure of a lifetime. Your ticket includes a four-course meal and life entertainment.
Concert Violinist Performs at Four Wonders of the World Gala
World renowned concert violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou will be presenting a musical feast for all your senses on Saturday, October 12 at Sparkling Hill Resort, voted Best Weekend Getaway by Okanagan Life readers. In collaboration with Sparkling Hill’s executive chef...
Astronaut Chris Hadfield visits Okanagan
Canada’s most famous astronaut recounts times in space and on earth How do you tune your guitar in space? Or sleep? Even breathe? The questions came fast and furious for Chris Hadfield, “Canada’s spaceman,” during two appearances in the Okanagan Monday as part of...
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