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Repair Café volunteers fixed tools and household items

A Denman Island Climate Action Network report says the March 15 event repaired or serviced a range of items despite wet, windy weather.[^1]

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2026-04-09 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Island Climate Action Network’s Repair Café took place on March 15, with tents, tarps and indoor work space at the Recycling Centre helping participants stay dry, according to a report in this week’s Grapevine.^[1]

The report lists nine or more chainsaws fixed, two weed whackers restored and 30 tools sharpened, along with repairs to a barbecue and other items.^[1]

The event was sponsored by the network, which said it has a small budget and gives each expert a local hardware-store gift certificate and a thank-you card. The report says the group wants to expand its events on Denman but is limited by funds and volunteer capacity.^[1]

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