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.
Okanagan Sun defeat Rebels
Using stingy defence and a strong effort from its special teams unit, the Okanagan Sun erased an early deficit to beat the Westshore Rebels 19-15 at the Apple Bowl on Saturday night. While a big, fast Rebels defence kept the Sun off-balance for much of the first half,...
Grist Mill waterwheel turns again
For the first time in over a year, the waterwheel on the historic flour mill at the Grist Mill and Gardens historic site will soon be turning again, making it again the only working waterwheel-powered flour mill in Western Canada. "After a spring of hard work building...
Join the young stars of the NHL in Penticton
The Vancouver Canucks, the City of Penticton and Spectra Venue Management announced today that single game and double header tickets for the 2017 Young Stars Classic go on sale Thursday, August 3 at 10am. The 2017 Young Stars Classic takes place Friday, September 8 to...
Dog-friendly vacations in British Columbia
When your dog is a member of the family, it just makes sense to bring him along on a family vacation. But where to go? It's easy to find pet-friendly accommodation— many hotels and lodges allow dogs, and some even have special treats and bedding for your furry friend—...
More blues at Roots & Blues
Blues at Salmon Arm's Roots & Blues Festival just got bigger. For the weekend of August 18-20, Roots & Blues is pleased to announce that four more blues acts, that collectively cover a big spectrum of that genre, have been added to the festival line-up....
WestJet increases service from Kelowna this winter
Airline offers 23 more weekly flights for Okanagan travellers WestJet today announced more flights between Kelowna and Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto, effective November 2017. The additional service is part of the airline's schedule for the winter of 2017-18 and...
