News Items tag as: Vernon labour shortage

This Okanagan sports lounge has bought a property for staff amid housing crisis
August 07, 2022 - 3:28 PM
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A restaurant in Vernon has invested in staff accommodations in response to an ongoing labour shortage and housing crisis.
'It's leading to burnout,' Vernon business owner says of local labour shortage
August 11, 2017 - 1:18 PM

VERNON - Lisa Gallie used to get 50 to 70 resumes when she advertised a job opening at her Vernon business. Nowadays, she gets one, maybe two.
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Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments
A costly campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida failed Tuesday and California voters took a step toward tough crime laws as voters in dozens of states weighed more than 140 measures appearing on the ballot alongside races for pres

Big jump for Central Okanagan real estate listings, but sales still way down
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan have started to pick up with the September to October increase in listings the largest in more than 20 years. However, while nearly 60% more property sold last month than in October 2023 sales remai

This Okanagan sports lounge has bought a property for staff amid housing crisis