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.
Scotties Young Stars: Okanagan search underway for talented youth curlers
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Ambrosia Apples are launching a search across Penticton and the Okanagan Valley region for talented young male and female curlers interested in winning an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at life as a Scotties...
Help create a new play space for the Okanagan
New Monaco developer helps fund one-of-a kind playground Okanagan families have a chance to spend a fun morning in the park and inform a research project guiding the creation of a new play space unlike any other in the Okanagan. Okanagan College researchers are...
Free seniors health assessments at the Y
Elaine Gillmore was able to detect and correct her balance issues after taking part in the YMCA of Okanagan’s senior health assessments. Free to anyone over the age of 50, these give seniors a proactive tool to monitor their health. The assessments take place on...
Penticton’s Maple Leaf Spirits scores multiple medals in international competition
Naramata Bench distiller wins two double-golds, gold, silver awards Maple Leaf Spirits, located on the Naramata Bench near Penticton, is a multiple medal winner at the prestigious Sip Northwest competition based in Washington state. “I am thrilled that four of our...
Injured Mountain Biker Rescued
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue volunteers were activated at 3 PM on Monday afternoon for a rescue in West Kelowna. The team was called to the Smith Creek area to rescue a mountain biker who had fallen and injured her ankle. COSAR attended with 11 members...
Safety Council hosts Family Halloween Haunt
Join the Kelowna & District Safety Council for their annual Halloween Haunt fundraiser, Oct 28 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm at 395 Hartman Road in Rutland (across from the YMCA). This great event is brought to you with the generous support of these local businesses;...
