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.
Show suites open for Kelowna’s newest high-rise
Show suites for Kelowna’s newest high-rise, 1151 Sunset Drive, are now on display at the presentation centre on 1001 Manhattan Drive. “We are happy to finally be able to show Kelowna residents some progress on the site,” says Leonard Kerkhoff, vice-president of...
Saturday sizzles with a Taste of Downtown Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna will be a hot bed of culinary delight on Saturday, September 24. The Taste of Downtown is a self-guided walking tour of amazing Downtown Kelowna restaurants, pubs and cafes on Saturday, taking place from 12pm-3pm. But the hottest ticket will be the...
UBC Okanagan media program feeds demand for tech-savvy workers
There’s a new program at UBC’s Okanagan campus linking the tech industry to academia. UBC's newly-introduced Bachelor of Media Studies is now accepting applications for entry in September 2017. Graduates will earn a BMS. “Kelowna’s tech industry is flourishing, with...
Summer wine picks
Refreshing whites, rosés and juicy reds to soften that summer heat Settle into a patio chair and throw some ice in the cooler. Here’s some crisp refreshing summer wines to help you through those hot afternoons and warm evenings. These summer sips offer a journey...
Wine reviews: A showcase of summer whites
A showcase of summer wines, from crisp and refreshing whites to elegant rosé and Pinot Noir. See the High Sprits wine column: Summer wine picks Intrigue I Do Bubbly Lake Country, Okanagan Valley $17.30 Bubbly makes me happy and this is happiness in a bottle!...
Early buyers can lock in prices for Central Green parkside lofts
Less than a year after the green light came from City Council to begin development of Kelowna’s most sustainable community, Mission Group Homes is now fast-forwarding its plans for Central Green. The award-winning Okanagan builder announced today plans for CG Two, a...
