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.
Scorched Earth Winery: rising from the ashes
Just above the shores of Okanagan Lake, nestled in Okanagan Mountain Park, is a small vineyard called Scorched Earth Vineyard and Winery. The name for our family Estate run farm and winery comes from the surrounding landscape of scorched earth, which still shows the...
Touring Wine Country
When visiting wine country be sure to ask for a map at the winery as most have scouted out a regional trail to their neighbours. See if they have a passport as often prizes can be won with a wine route full of stamps. Associations also host one or two signature...
Beachcomber: Service meets quality and selection
What sets this business apart is commitment to customer service. Their goal is to exceed the expectations of their customers. And with over 40 years in retail, they know how to make that happen! With their three sons, Dennis and Barbie Melvin have owned and operated...
Okanagan prof to promote Right to Play in Rwanda
Even children who live in extreme poverty or countries ravaged by war respond positively to games and playtime. UBC Assist. Prof. Stephen Berg, who has seen this time and time again, heads to Rwanda next week where he will introduce playtime inclusion into Rwanda...
Cassini Cellars sweep wine awards
Gold Mile Bench celebrated as Cassini Cellars named best winery Each bottle of wine should communicate something distinct, something unique about the region it comes from, believes proprietor Adrian Cassini. The combination of unique terroir and a dedication to craft...
Prolonged antibiotic use can accelerate diabetes, UBC study shows
A team of UBC researchers has found that gut bacteria are linked to the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Their findings also show that long-term and over-use of antibiotics can accelerate the process by disrupting the gut bacteria. “The incidence of Type 1 diabetes has...
