The issue was that we couldn’t afford to just come back and hope one of us would get a good job.
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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.
Raise a glass to a vintage year
When Mother Nature conspires to create a stellar harvest I step into the lagare, the deep purple juicy grapes reach nearly up to my knee. It's my first crush and I'm ecstatic. This is wine country Portugal, in the heart of the Douro Valley, where grapes are foot...
Wine reviews: fine vintage showcasing both terroir and winemaking expertise
Enjoy these fine vintage wines showcasing both terroir and winemaking expertise Fairview Cellars 2013 Pendiente De La Terraza Oliver, Okanagan Valley 1/2 $45 The grapes for this lovely 100% Cabernet Sauvignon came from the Alonso Family's Quail's Wayside vineyard....
Outdoor adventure races showcase the Okanagan in its winter splendour
Imaging ascending 6,000 feet in 52 kilometres over six stages of an outdoor race in mid-winter. For the participants of the Elevator Race ascending from the City of Penticton to Apex Mountain Resort this type of adventure is nothing new. The popularity of this...