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.
Dragon’s Den Jim Treliving scores with Naramata Benchlands
Entrepreneur and panelist for hit TV show Dragons’ Den, Jim Treliving has found success with the Naramata Benchlands, a residential community being developed in the South Okanagan. “It really is a piece of paradise overlooking a large variety of vineyards, orchards,...
Paul’s Voice: Dear Donald
Dear Donald, My Father refused to call Americans, Americans. Rightfully so, he would argue, everybody living in the North, South and Central Americas—were in fact Americans—so he called them USers. I did not understand why my father had a problem with USers. He was...
Kelowna gallery brings contemporary art to the travelling public
Kelowna Airport abstraction If you need to go through the Kelowna airport in the next few months, leave a little extra time for the trip. If security is backed up, don’t fret, there’s something there to lighten your spirits. An oasis in our ever-growing terminal, a...
Human brain wired to avoid information overload
The conscious part of the human brain is actually more in tune with body parts that are not moving, UBC research shows. In a recent study conducted at UBC’s Okanagan campus, researchers found that many of the signals and sensations travelling between moving body parts...
Penticton hosts sixth annual Young Stars Classic
...featuring Canucks, Flames, Oilers and Jets prospects The Vancouver Canucks announced today that the City of Penticton will host the 2016 Young Stars Classic for the sixth year at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, from Friday, September 16 to Monday,...
Best Place to Buy Natural Foods, Fruits & Veggies & Speciality Meats
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