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.
Art in Action at Kelowna Museums celebrates their thirty-first year
Visitors to the Kelowna Art Gallery will get a glimpse at just how much artistic talent resides in youth in the Okanagan through a new exhibition on view. Art in Action: LOVE celebrates the creativity of over 150 middle- and high-school students from the Central...
BC Tree Fruits anticipates record cherry volumes for 2017
With summer on the horizon and the days getting longer, the excitement grows as the summer fruits from the orchards of BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (BC Tree Fruits) growers’ are near. Though the cooler weather this spring has resulted in a later start to the season for...
Kelowna’s tallest tower to be revealed publicly on June 7
North American Development Group (NADG) and builder Kerkhoff Construction have announced that they are partnering to develop Kelowna’s tallest high-rise condominium tower project. A public Open House on the proposed development is set for June 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m....
Kelowna Actors Studio presents a Broadway Revue Fundraiser
On June 13, the Kelowna Actors Studio Academy Foundation and the Kelowna Actors Studio presents ‘Broadway or Bust’ a Musical Revue and Silent Auction in support of an educational trip to New York City in August of this year. The Kelowna Actors Studio Academy offers...
New craft brewery thriving in Golden since launch
Whitetooth Brewing Co offers six distinct beers, each named after a different attraction in Golden.
Skaha Hills launches next release of South Okanagan homes
The Vistas skyrocket to most popular neighbourhood Skaha Hills is trending with it's most popular neighbourhood, The Vistas. Skaha Hills has release a second phase of new homes at The Vistas. The first release of 24 terraced villa homes came close to selling out in...
