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.
Poetry Off the Page
Canada’s top poets to read from their works at UBC event The royalty of Canadian literature is on campus this week at UBC. Five of Canada’s most celebrated poets – award winners all, among them two Parliamentary Poet Laureates and a UBC writing professor – will share...
Saxophonist Collaborates with Local Artists on Cross Canada Tour
Enjoy a live performance by Canadian improvisational saxophonist Darren Williams at the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art in Kelowna. Williams has been winning over audiences in Western Canada with his unforgettable performances that stretch musical boundaries....
Naramata Bench Tailgate Party
Wineries of the Naramata Bench Wineries Association are circling their trucks and dropping their tailgates once again on September 7 for the Okanagan's wine party of the season. The event will take place in the heart of Naramata Village at Manitou Beach and Park from...
Boogie Bar-N Stage
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
The family-friendly Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival runs August 16 through 18. At night, the TD Main Stage hosts headlining acts while the Boogie Barn Stage pumps out dance beats. During the day, six stages feature various genres. Find our more about our Family...
Sunshine Cabaret in Downtown Penticton
The Downtown Penticton Association is once again presenting the Sunshine Cabaret, a free concert series in Gyro Park on Friday and Saturday nights through July and August 2013. The cabaret is a popular event with locals and visitors alike, and a great way to spend a...
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