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.
Great Okanagan Beer Festival announces event music lineup
Great Okanagan Beer Festival (GOBF), presented by The Train Station Pub, takes place on May 11 in Downtown Kelowna. The event features Ancient Engines, Red Chair and Small Town Artillery on the Waterfront Park this year.
Want to unlock the potential of food?
It can be hard to navigate the world of diet videos, healthy eating tips, superfoods, meal planning and the latest diet trends. Should people be gluten-free? Is fat good now? What’s a keto?
Kelowna awards volunteers, artists, athletes and business leaders
The annual award ceremony recognizes volunteers, artists, athletes and business leaders that made significant contributions to the city in 2018.
Health Care Assistant program starts in Salmon Arm
An intake of Okanagan College’s Health Care Assistant program is scheduled for May at the Salmon Arm campus, giving students in the Shuswap direct access to training for one of the most in-demand positions in the province.
Blue Man Group comes to Penticton
The Blue Man Group stops by Penticton’s South Okanagan Event Centre on their World Tour on April 23 and 24. The award-winning stage show is known for its’ trio of bald and blue performers.
Short-term rental regulations moving forward
On Feb. 25, Council took another step toward approving regulations for short-term rentals in Kelowna, giving first reading to a Zoning Bylaw amendment for short-term rental accommodations.
