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
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Read more of the original stories celebrated in our 30th-anniversary issue.
New leadership for Okanagan Wine Festivals Society
New leadership for Okanagan Wine Festivals Society The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society has a new board of directors for 2017. Newly appointed at the Society’s annual general meeting were: Daniel Bibby - Nighthawk Vineyards Lindsay Kelm - Quails’ Gate Winery Melody...
Home & Decor – Central Okanagan
Construction – North Okanagan
Nursing students’ caring contributions yield warmth for the winter
Boxes of donated warm clothing that have been jamming the halls where Okanagan College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program lives are on their way to making a difference for Kelowna’s disadvantaged. The first- and second-year students who sit on the...
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