‘Don’t toss it, bring it to the Repair Cafe!’; initiative hopes to build a more resilient community

Oct 15, 2023 | 9:34 AM

KAMLOOPS – Transition Kamloops, a local not-for-profit will be hosting The Kamloops Repair Café next weekend, where community members can bring any item of their own to get repair – even those that are no longer manufactured.

The initiative began in 2018 and their volunteers have saved hundreds of items from the landfill. “Anything you can carry in – except computers and cell phones – is fair game, including lamps, hair dryers, toasters, clothing, bikes, and toys,” said organizer Carl Gagnier. She also said they usually have a successful repair rate of about 65 per cent.

The Kamloops Repair Café will be happening on Saturday (Oct. 21) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kamloops Yacht Club.

‘Don’t toss it, bring it to the Repair Cafe!’; initiative hopes to build a more resilient community

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