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.
World win for Kelowna Icewine
Summerhill Pyramid Winery takes top spot at France's Chardonnay du Monde Competition The top 10 highest scoring wines at the 2017 Chardonnay du Monde competition have been released from Burgundy, France. Topping the list is Kelowna's Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2014...
Rearview: Beware of the alligators
As seen in[downloads ids="145461" columns="1" excerpt="no"]Current Issue[downloads category="current-issue" columns="1" excerpt="no"] If I were granted an audience with President Trump, the one question I’d ask him is: who’s going to pay for...
Project Literacy celebrates its 150 volunteer for Canada’s 150th birthday
In hopes to actively contribute to the City of Kelowna’s challenge to its residents to contribute 150,000 volunteer hours in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday, Project Literacy established a goal of their own. Project Literacy set out to recruit and actively...
Call for Volunteers for 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The search is on for volunteers for the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, January 27 to February 4 in Penticton. Those interested, can sign up to volunteer at www.curling.ca/2018scotties/volunteers. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING? Receive the official...
Canadian wine industry contributes $9 Billion in economic impact to Canadian economy
Canadian wine industry production has an annual national economic impact of $9 billion, reveals a research study conducted on the Canadian wine and grape industry. The industry's value has grown 33%, up from $6.8 billion to over the period 2011-2015. The Ontario wine...
Game Day: Canucks and Sunrype support families living with Autism
SunRype Products is pleased to announce that on Thursday, March 9, as Vancouver hosts the New York Islanders at Rogers Arena, the Canucks will partner with SunRype to raise awareness and funds for programs to help families living with autism. SunRype has donated 80...
