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.
Style meets taste in the vineyard
[BlockQuote quote="Inspired by Old World traditions and New World sustainability, winery architecture is transforming the Okanagan" author="June-July 2013 " sourcetitle=" Vintage Style" sourceurl="https://okanaganlife.com/vintage-style/"] When Father Charles Pandosy...
Wilden
Architecture adds value to masterplanned community No single word describes the architecture of Wilden homes. The design has a timeless yet innovative quality with Craftsman-style touches and an inviting alpine influence. Such visionary development did not happen by...
Predator Ridge Resort
Predator Ridge offers you a way of life most people only dream about, along with a truly unique ownership opportunity in the Okanagan real estate market. In the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Predator Ridge Resort exemplifies what a BC golf vacation is all about. Our...
2013 Development Guide
A showcase of new and ongoing developments that epitomize the Okanagan Lifestyle. SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION For opportunities to be in our Homes section, see Advertising.
CEI Architecture
Good design ages well “Listen first.” That’s how CEI Architecture approaches every new project. The firm was established in 1996 and now has 80 staff at three locations in B.C., providing award-winning integrated architecture, planning and interior design services....
Terraces @ Webster
Energy efficient, award winning homes Landlink Developments is now offering exclusive urban townhomes surrounded by beautiful farms and relaxing green space. Just one block from popular community facilities, the Terraces at Webster is the ultimate solution, combining...
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