News Items tag as: kelowna temporary workers

Warrant issued for Brazilian farm worker who allegedly assaulted West Kelowna woman
September 27, 2017 - 1:00 PM

KELOWNA – A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Brazilian orchard worker released on bail after allegedly trying to break into a West Kelowna home and assaulting the homeowner this summer.
Central Okanagan towns move to align housing bylaws for temporary farm workers
April 27, 2016 - 5:30 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - Communities in the Central Okanagan are moving to synchronize their temporary farm worker housing bylaws, in part so such housing doesn’t congregate in the community with the most favourable rules.
Temporary worker housing approved for Okanagan orchardists
April 26, 2016 - 6:30 PM

RUTLAND BENCH ORCHARD WILL HOUSE 60 TEMPORARY FARM WORKERS
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Booming construction industry leaves contractors scrambling to find workers
OKANAGAN - Contractors in the Okanagan are having a tough time finding workers. With more people retiring from the construction business than are picking up the tools, combined with under-the-table operations cutting corners, construction firms i

Warrant issued for Brazilian farm worker who allegedly assaulted West Kelowna woman