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.
RauDZ teams up with top South Okanagan winery restaurant
RauDZ has welcomed one of the South Okanagan’s most celebrated wine country restaurants, Terrafina at Hester Creek, into it’s family of restaurants and bars.
Varicose Veins are not just a cosmetic concern
Restore Vein & Skin Centre Varicose veins are an extremely common problem, affecting up to 50% of the population. Contrary to popular belief, varicose vein disease is not simply a cosmetic problem. Studies have shown that left untreated, the veins gradually...
2017 Okanagan Life Best of BC Wine Award Winners
Let’s celebrate the 2017 Okanagan Life Best of BC Wine Awards, our third annual. We brought together a panel of select independent, experienced wine judges from the trade, restaurant and education sectors who selected these...
High water levels: what you need to know about travel to Kelowna
Tourism Kelowna wants to ensure that visitors have information available about their current or upcoming visit to Kelowna and area. Accommodations and attractions remain open and ready to welcome visitors. “We want travelers to have up-to-date information on...
Camp OC offers summer fun for Kelowna youth, convenience for parents
Youth in the Kelowna area will have an even better selection of summer camp opportunities to choose from this year when Okanagan College’s Camp OC returns in July. Parents can also breathe a little easier thanks to after-camp care, which is new this year and allows...
Wine underground: secrets of the Okanagan cellars
Secrets of the Okanagan cellars.. exploring the wine caves of the Okanagan Valley.
