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.
Stunning musical line-up to appear at Mission Hill
The artists are larger than life, the venue is iconic and the concerts will be legendary: Mission Hill Family Estate is proud to announce the performers appearing this summer at the winery’s spectacular outdoor amphitheatre. The live performances include multiple...
Positive prospects: Okanagan small business success
Okanagan small business owners maintain optimistic outlook for regional economy Where is the Okanagan economy headed? That’s the question on everyone’s mind these days. With the crash in oil prices and a stock market tanking, largely based on China’s economic output,...
Hundreds of boats draw crowds to Kelowna Yacht Club Boat Show
Latest watercraft on display April 23 & 24 Water enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the annual Kelowna Yacht Club set for April 23 & 24 in downtown Kelowna. The popular public event has been marking the beginning of spring for thousands of people from...
Rosé on the rise
The Okanagan lifestyle, for most, is known for its simplicity—informal dining (with a touch of the inter-national) and openness to new experiences. The rise in rosé wines is very much in step with this verve. The 2015 world wine market report shows rosé wines...
Best of Show 2016
Looking for the best BC wine to serve your friends and families. Okanagan Life Best of BC Wine Awards judging panel chose these three as the top in the 2016 awards. Best of Show Kismet Estate Winery 2014 Riesling Icewine Best White Bench 1775 Winery 2014 Sauvignon...
Trends in the BC wine industry
Wine can now be bought in grocery stores. In November, longstanding BC VQA wine stores, Discover Wines and the Kelowna Wine Museum Wine Shop announced their support to move into grocery stores with the Overwaitea Food Group in Kelowna. Three wine-in-grocery stores...
