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.
Hockey championships generate $2.89 million economic impact for City of Penticton
The 2017 Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) Championships has generated $2.89-million economic impact for the City of Penticton.
Stuart Park transform to outdoor rec room
A giant chess set, ping pong tables and moveable chairs transform Stuart Park into an outdoor rec room.
Is it still possible to protect one’s online privacy?
NordVPN offers advice about staying private in the world dominated by data giants Data has recently become the most valuable commodity in the world, the same way as oil was a century ago, and concerns are similar: most of the world’s data is in the hands of a few...
Okanagan housing market holds steady
Demand for properties in the Okanagan Valley continues to be strong. More housing listings are needed to keep pace with this demand.
May long weekend marks 20th anniversary of Meadowlark Festival
The 20th Anniversary Meadowlark Nature Festival is set to start May 18, running throughout the long-weekend with the final events taking place Monday May 22.
Naramata Bench offers a Back to our Roots Canada 150 tailgate party
D’Angelo Estate Winery will host the 2017 “Back to Our Roots” party on September 9 with the festivities echoing local farming and tailgate traditions.
