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.
Rearview: Period promise
We can now call Aunt Flo by her real name: menstruation “Mom I NEED you!” I yelled loudly from the toilet so that I’d be heard through the bathroom door, across the hall, and into my parents’ bedroom. My mom was still sleeping. My dad, already up, responded, “Let your...
Kelowna performance group presents a night of choreography and costumes to classic songs
MASK (Musical Actors and Singers of Kelowna), invites you to I Got Rhythm—an evening of hot notes, cool tunes and favourite classics.
Kelowna Art Gallery hosts Appetite for Art Fundraiser with local bubbly and bites
“This year’s gala will sweep guests away for A Night in Casablanca,” said Joshua Desnoyers, Events Coordinator for the gallery.
Local family will match all KGH cardiac care donations after personal experience
It’s a cause all too familiar for Darrell and Margaret Porubanec, who witnessed their youngest son Trevor, just 22 years old at the time, fall to the floor unresponsive, later to be diagnosed with a life-threatening heart rhythm condition.
Progress 2019 Spotlight on Okanagan Business
Progress 2019 brings you the latest from the following Okanagan businesses. We encourage you to support your communities- shop local.Ace Plumbing & Heating Allegria Homes Banbury Lane Design Centre Bohemian Cafe & Catering Chef's Edge Crowe...
Paul’s Voice: Private musing of family fortunes
Today, we celebrate second, third and fourth generational family businesses that are exceptional in most every Okanagan way.
