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.
In Person: Cherie Hanson
Constant Creator By Donna Sturmanis Kelowna digital artist and poet Cherie Hanson continually exhibits her unique art in various venues ranging from wineries to galleries, reads her poetry at arts events, teaches a wide variety of classes to people aged 3 to 80, and...
Meet the Okanagan’s culinary stars of tomorrow
If you want to get in on the ground floor of the region’s next generation of hot culinary talent, tuck into Okanagan College’s two signature events of the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. On October 10, Quebec’s Alexis de Portneuf — one of the world’s finest cheese makers...
Summerland steam railway part of anniversary celebrations
Okanagan Life magazine is marking its 25th year milestone in publishing with cultural celebrations across the Okanagan Valley, including one in Summerland. "Our anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate some of the amazing spots we have in the Okanagan – and what...
Mission Hill Family Estate Wins World’s Best Pinot Noir
Mission Hill Family Estate took on the best in the world and won top honours as 'World's Best Pinot Noir' in the under £15 category at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London, England. More than 14,000 wines from 61 regions around the world were entered in the...
Trail Host
Bizarre and beautiful stories from the Myra Canyon The first 60 seconds are always the same. It begins with a group of tourists. Smiling and waving at me from the first trestle, they display the recreational camaraderie shared by all visitors to the Myra Canyon. It...
High Spirits: World Wine Reviews
Showcasing an eclectic selection of distinctive imported wines available at private or BC liquor stores, the five star rating system stresses value for price. Bodega Septima 2009 Septimo Dia Chardonnay Mendoza, Argentina $18.99 Septima winery is associated with...
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