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.
Penticton Art Gallery presents Loving Mugs Chili Cook-off
The Penticton Art Gallery presents the second annual Loving Mugs Chili Cook-off similar to the Soup Bowl event.
City of Kelowna gives a grant to neighbourhood enhancing project
The City of Kelowna’s Strong Neighbourhoods team is calling for residents interested in sprucing up their community this spring with the help of a Neighbourhood Grant.
UBCO brings Wired editor Nicholas Thompson to speaking event
UBC Okanagan’s Distinguished Speaker Series presents The Wired Future with Nicholas Thompson, editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine.
Mission Dance Centre presents: For the love of dance
Come dress up a little or a lot and share in the whole evening with your sweetheart—featuring live music by Anna Jacyszyn and a silent auction.
Wine reviews: Valley expressions of bold red wines
As seen in [downloads ids="156027" columns="1"] Summerland Pyramid Winery 2014 OM Organic MeritageKelowna, Okanagan Valley1/2 $65 This Bordeaux blend is very new-world in style. Full-bodied and robust, it is a wonderful presentation of ripe dark fruits...
Culinary Championships support local groups
The Canadian Culinary Championships announced today that Rutland Middle School in Kelowna and Mount Paul Community Food Centre in Kamloops are this years’ regional recipients of some of the funds raised at the annual national culinary competition. The 2019 Canadian...
