A 'binner' program, like those in some Canadian cities, would help some people gain income who desperately need the money.

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Now that we’re finally allowed to drink moderate amounts of certain alcoholic drinks in some public parks under certain conditions (woo-hoo), let’s push for a stretch goal and bring in a binner program, too.

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What’s a binner? We’ll get to that.

First, some good news. The City of Ottawa