News Items tag as: Vernon needles

More needle drop boxes heading to Vernon
July 19, 2018 - 5:40 PM

VERNON - Two large needle drop boxes scheduled to be installed in Polson Park in the coming weeks as part of an effort to curb the ongoing issue of discarded syringes littering the city.
Big downturn in complaints about discarded needles in Vernon leaves questions
January 24, 2018 - 4:32 PM

VERNON - The number of discarded needles found around Vernon doesn’t seem to be the problem it once was, according to social agencies.
Needles found in Vernon playground an isolated incident: School District
April 10, 2017 - 8:16 AM

VERNON - The Vernon School District is hoping to find out who scattered dozens of needles around a local school yard, and why.
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More needle drop boxes heading to Vernon