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.
2016 Best Restaurants – Best Meal Spots
2016 Best Restaurant winners. Download your certificate. Please be patient as the page may take a few moments to fully load. Click on >> for the download menu....
2016 Best Restaurants – Best Pub, Best Late Night Bite
2016 Best Restaurant winners. Download your certificate. Please be patient as the page may take a few moments to fully load. Click on >> for the download menu....
2016 Best Restaurants – Best Wine Bar
2016 Best Restaurant winners. Download your certificate. Please be patient as the page may take a few moments to fully load. Click on >> for the download menu....
2016 Best Restaurants – Best Atmosphere
2016 Best Restaurant winners. Download your certificate. Please be patient as the page may take a few moments to fully load. Click on >> for the download menu....
Nk’Mip Cellars releases wines in celebration of the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day
On June 21 Canadians are invited to celebrate National Aboriginal Day's 20th anniversary by raising a glass of expertly crafted wine from North America's first Aboriginal owned and operated winery, Nk'Mip Cellars. These award-winning wines have won many fans across...
2016 Best Restaurant Awards
Welcome to the 22nd edition of the Okanagan Life Best Restaurants Readers’ Choice Awards. The Thompson Okanagan region boasts all the ingredients for an exquisite dining experience: fresh produce grown on the land, fine wine, expansive valley vistas, top notch...
