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.
The Harvest Golf Club
Among the Okanagan’s most prestigious championship golf courses, The Harvest Golf Club has been named the Best Golf Course and Best Wedding Venue for 2011. The Harvest also proudly offers an upscale golf boutique, casual dining and an ideal location for banquets of...
Dockside Marine
Dockside Marine Centre, 770 Finns Rd., Kelowna, has the largest selection of new and used boats in the Okanagan. The company has just added two premium boat brands to its product line-up for 2012: Harris Floteboats and Lund fishing boats. Dockside is also your dealer...
Westwood Fine Cabinetry
Westwood Fine Cabinetry won two golds at the 2011 Canadian Home Builders’ Association Tommie Awards with top honours for Excellence in Kitchen Renovation under $50,000 and Excellence in Showroom Design. With over 40 years experience, Westwood Fine Cabinetry is...
Perry Law
Perry Law is a boutique legal practice that has been serving the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap regions since 1976. With two areas of specialty, Perry Law handles civil litigation including estate, construction and real estate disputes, as well as commercial and family...
Okanagan Life Presents Progress 2012
Learn more about the impact of tourism on our Valley economy, check out new Tourism Kelowna stats and meet Glenn Mandziuk, the driving force behind the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA). And don't miss these fascinating stories told in their own words by...
Driving the Tourism Biz
For Glenn Mandziuk the possibility of any career outside of tourism and economic development was a non-starter. He was literally born into the profession and has used everything he’s learned to make a name for himself and, more importantly, the organizations he’s led.
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