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.
Bookshelf: Okanagan author Lorrie Forde of Really Good F Words
Author of Really Good F Words Your interactive gudie to self-care A Q&A with Laurie Carter Love the title of your book. Thank you—I’m glad it caught your attention. Why did you write a book about self-care? Two reasons. In addition to authoring this book, I am...
UBC researchers determine vineyards adversely affect soil quality
UBC biologists are digging under vineyards to see if the Okanagan's grape industry is affecting soil quality. Miranda Hart, an associate professor of biology at UBC's Okanagan campus, her PhD candidate Taylor Holland (photo), along with Agriculture Canada research...
Porsche Centre Kelowna breaks ground
Porsche Cars Canada along with the Wyant Group officially broke ground on their newest location Porsche Centre Kelowna. At the symbolic ground breaking of Porsche Centre Kelowna were (L to R) John Bokitch, Porsche Centre Kelowna General Manager, Vaughn Wyant,...
Wines of BC stand up to the world
Bring together a British wine critic, an American wine writer and a entourage Canadian wine judges and you have the ultimate panel for Judgment of BC. An the bench: six BC Pinot Noir and six BC Riesling versus twelve international vintages. "This is not about win or...
Canada to see a 12 per cent increase in housing prices in 2016
Ongoing strength in Kelowna's residential housing market The Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast today revealed healthy increases in the price across housing types surveyed in Kelowna. In the second quarter of 2016, the aggregate house price in...
Comedy Duo takes the stage at Summerland winery
Evolve Cellars on Bottleneck Drive in Summerland will host a comedy night on Friday, July 15, featuring acclaimed comedian Patrick Maliha and talented emcee Art Factora. Starting at 6:30pm, this hilarious performance will be accompanied by a dinner and a glass of...
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