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.
Heavenly sounds, cosmic images in Kelowna
Music of the Heavens is coming to the Mary Irwin Theatre in Rotary Centre for the Arts on Thursday, Nov. 30. The multicultural, multimedia presentation explores stories from the diverse fabric of Canadian and Indigenous society.
Innkeepers Gala embraces a cause close to home
Hotel Eldorado kicking off the holiday season in style—and benefiting an important cause—with the Innkeeper’s Gala set for Saturday, November 25. The proceeds from this year’s event are in support of the KGH Foundation’s Better Together campaign to open JoeAnna’s...
Sacred Sounds
Choirs from the Cathedral Church of St Michael and All Angels are proud of the 104-year-old-stone cathedral building near downtown Kelowna, with its wonderful acoustics and aged charm
Be merry with a winter weekend in wine country
Welcome the festive season with a memorable weekend of great wine, food and fundraising in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. On Saturday November 25, Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association and Oliver Tourism Association will host the first “Be Merry,” an evening of great wine...
DOJA makes marijuana moves in Okanagan
One of the Okanagan’s biggest pot businesses has been making big moves over the past few months. DOJA Cannabis Co. jumped onto the CSE in August under the symbol, DOJA. Since then, they’ve expanded, harvested and are making final preparations for legalization next...
Summerland’s Light up the Vines celebration expands
Enjoy the sparkle of the season while touring Summerland wineries Wineries, cideries and a brewery are opening their doors fro the 7th annual Light up the Vines celebration. “We love throwing open our doors for visitors for this annual celebration. It’s a great way to...
