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: Home from home with Kathryn Jenkins
Challenges of reconnection A friend once remarked that having two homes was a breeze. “I don’t even pack a toothbrush,” she said, “because it’s all there when I arrive.” “Sounds great,” I said, thinking of my other home, mum’s bungalow in...
Quiet Stories from Canadian Places coming to Kelowna Museums
On June 2, the Kelowna Museums Society is opening a new exhibition featuring a series of paintings and new media works by artist Heather Cline. This new attraction, entitled Quiet Stories from Canadian Places, is a national touring exhibition created in response to...
Musical tribute to Canada’s 150th celebration headlines at conservation culinary event
Earth Wind Fire fundraiser for The Nature Trust of BC set for June 24 A musical tribute to Canada’s 150th celebration headlines at this year’s top culinary event in support of land conservation in the Okanagan. Kelowna vocalist Anna Jacyszyn is lending her talents...
Severe thunderstorm watch for Central Okanagan, increased lake level predictions
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and South Okanagan with conditions favourable to thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and heavy rain. This afternoon the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre...
BC Tree Fruits capture national award
BC Tree Fruits Cider Company’s Broken Ladder Apples & Hops cider took home a silver award at this weekend's Canadian Brewing Awards. The Canadian Brewing Awards is Canada’s national competition for judging the quality of Canadian manufactured beer and ciders. Each...
It’s worth the ask: Do you have library wine for sale?
Whenever you're invited down to a cellar, say yes. Your palate is in for an adventure. It may be a fresh young wine offered by the winemaker for an early tasting straight from the barrel or perhaps a well aged bottle showing its age in all the right ways. Nk’Mip...
