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Kelowna just made getting a haircut easier at 1600 Paret.

Your city just made it easier to get a haircut

Good morning from the Okanagan — the lake is calm, the vines are growing, and we have things to discuss.

Okay, but here's the thing nobody talks about: Sometimes, City Hall just makes life a little bit easier. You know, without all the big dramatic votes. I was sifting through the latest business licenses, and something interesting popped up that tells us a little about what's coming to your neighbourhood.

### New Hair and New Homes

The Kelowna Planning Department just approved an application to change the permitted use for Unit 105 at 1600 Paret Road. This used to be an office, but now? It's cleared for a hair salon. Think about it: a little less office, a little more pampering in your routine. It's in that growing area near Mission Creek Greenway, so it's probably going to be pretty convenient for folks out on their morning run.

Here’s what else stood out in the recent licenses:

* **1269 Pacific Avenue:** Got the green light for a new single-family home. More housing, even if it's just one home at a time, is always something we're watching. * **1077 Bowes Street:** Another single-family home is on its way here, adding to the fabric of the neighbourhood.

These might seem like small items, but it's how our city grows, right? A hair salon means new jobs and a new service for residents. We’ll be keeping an eye on how quickly these new businesses and homes start popping up.

That's the latest from your city's paperwork.

This is Nina Papadimitriou, and you're listening to the MiTL Sports Desk.

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