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.
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Whazzup with today’s youth? Seems like they’re always texting or listening to music, earbud wires dangling, a distracted look on their faces—or glued to the screen of a laptop in some bustling coffeehouse. Do they spend more time with friends electronically than...
West Kelowna Winery donates to flood relief
Tasting fees and donations collected at Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery in the month of July have added up to $10,000 for the Alberta Flood relief. With many of the winery's long time and repeat summer visitors coming from Alberta, Mt. Boucherie wanted to help...
Plants take over Kelowna Art Gallery
Visitors to the Kelowna Art Gallery are in for a visual treat when they encounter Green Desire, an art installation conceived and constructed by Kelowna-based artist Kyle Zsombor. A vertical garden (sometimes known as a living wall) has been installed on the...
Glamping
Love the outdoors but tired of roughing it? Glamour camping is the latest al fresco indulgence and may be just what you’re looking for. Enjoy nature, while pampering yourself just a little. I open my eyes. A narrow strip of sunlight sneaks through the slit between the...
Kelowna locals crowned DEWmocracy winners
Kelowna locals Erik Madsen and Wynden Danylowich have taken top spot in Mountain Dew Canada's DEWmocracy video contest. Masden and Danylowich created the winning video in support of Voltage, and will be taking home 1% of Voltage net sales over the next two years....
Indie Rock, Classical line up at Parks Alive
Kelowna's Parks Alive has a full line up of live music in the parks across the City throughout August. From jazz and blues to rock 'n' roll and beach tunes, it's a great family night out. Valley First Thursday Legacy Series Location: Guisachan Park Classical Aug 8...
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