News Items tag as: Vernon Panhandling

Vernon installs special meters to help with aggressive panhandling concerns
July 04, 2016 - 3:30 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon has taken a unique approach to tackling aggressive panhandling with the addition of five ‘kindness meters’ in the downtown core.
Vernon to tackle panhandling concerns with balance of kindness, enforcement
June 13, 2016 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon will try to reduce panhandling issues with a combination of kindness, education and enforcement.
As city announces crackdown, one Vernon panhandler shares his story
May 26, 2016 - 8:00 PM

LEARNED TO SURVIVE ON HIS OWN SINCE AGE 12
Vernon set to crack down on panhandling activities
May 25, 2016 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - Vernon council is taking steps to reduce the amount of panhandling happening in the city.
RCMP upping presence on downtown Vernon streets
November 17, 2015 - 11:33 AM

VERNON - Vernon residents will notice more police officers patrolling the downtown core.
Vernon council disagrees about panhandling issue
November 10, 2015 - 6:51 AM

VERNON - A Vernon city councillor insists panhandling is getting out of control, but that view isn’t shared by the rest of council.
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Vernon installs special meters to help with aggressive panhandling concerns