Vancouver: Disneyland For Drug Addicts

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  • @TylerOliveira
    @TylerOliveira  11 днів тому +332

    Download Straight Arrow News NOW to stay informed on what matters and filter through media bias: san.com/tyleroliveira
    2nd video completely demonetized in a row. if you support our work, please show some love to our sponsor, Straight Arrow News. bless.

    • @Soccerorfootballedits
      @Soccerorfootballedits 11 днів тому +4

      First

    • @Soccerorfootballedits
      @Soccerorfootballedits 11 днів тому +7

      Love your content btw

    • @Landybryce
      @Landybryce 11 днів тому +5

      Spoon

    • @XlllGTA
      @XlllGTA 11 днів тому +1

      Yooooooo

    • @marcushunt7980
      @marcushunt7980 11 днів тому +6

      Go To Toronto and see how ridiculous it’s gotten there with both the homelessness and crime crisis going like crazy plus they can’t defend themselves in there own home.Personally I like the title “Inside The City Where It’s Illegal To Defend Yourself” since the mayor and chief said to leave ur items at the front door for the robbers instead of defending ur home and family

  • @sierrasnow2827
    @sierrasnow2827 11 днів тому +3959

    As a Canadian I find these videos extremely hard to watch but also helpful to spread awareness of what the mainstream media neglects to show us

    • @Denayhh
      @Denayhh 11 днів тому

      Send feet Pics

    • @ScoobyOnDoo
      @ScoobyOnDoo 11 днів тому +12

      can i ask about what made it hard to watch (he has a history is miss-info)

    • @cosettapessa6417
      @cosettapessa6417 11 днів тому

      History is miss info? Kamala voter spotted…

    • @wobbelater7626
      @wobbelater7626 11 днів тому +44

      @@ScoobyOnDoo what "missinfo"?

    • @Ze7Nigmar
      @Ze7Nigmar 11 днів тому +3

      And show others

  • @matthewblackmon4417
    @matthewblackmon4417 11 днів тому +6225

    You're telling me that giving drug addicts access to drugs led to a skyrocketing overdose rate? Well, that’s truly a plot twist no one saw coming!

    • @breachperplex8846
      @breachperplex8846 11 днів тому +39

      Ur telling me not one of u people know that drugs aren’t legal only certain ones and is why the system isn’t working

    • @Lego9215
      @Lego9215 11 днів тому +33

      Freedom is beautiful thing

    • @mite2531
      @mite2531 11 днів тому +25

      I agree that it’s a bad thing that happens, but you do weed out the weak

    • @unturned6066
      @unturned6066 11 днів тому +37

      ​@@mite2531 not really, we spend tax money trying to keep them aluve

    • @slursi2981
      @slursi2981 11 днів тому

      They’re going to use the drugs anyway, giving a legal pharmaceutical dosage would be the only way to help these people get off drugs.

  • @MovieGasm
    @MovieGasm 11 днів тому +1794

    I am a recovered Heroin Addict. Clean for 13 years. Enabling an addict in any way is what keeps us from stopping. I had to hit rock bottom. Lose everything and everyone. No money for drugs and it wasn’t easily accessible.
    Once you hit a point like I was in. I had no choice but to seek help and start rebuilding my life.
    In no way is enabling drug use doing anything but keeping them on it.
    90% of People with my addiction end up in jail or 6ft under.

    • @marinzovko3258
      @marinzovko3258 10 днів тому +78

      I’m glad you’re that 10% that got out

    • @NicholasDean-n3g
      @NicholasDean-n3g 10 днів тому +16

      Ignoring survivorship bias though. You realize that providing support to criminals is counterproductive. The goal of criminalizing anything is to create fear/stigma and to put up barriers to help/treatment.

    • @Laughableshorts4u
      @Laughableshorts4u 10 днів тому

      Same, 12 years but I had to quit cold turkey on my couch. I think the MAT programs in the US are pretty bad too.

    • @Tylermaddox1911
      @Tylermaddox1911 10 днів тому +7

      Yup. Harm reduction does make sense though. Unlaced weaker substances, shouldn't be as much of a main concern as rehabilitation and acces to it, mental health, prosecution of those who are commiting crimes like selling fentanyl. You shouldn't be able to do drugs in the street ,Portugal actually has a good system for it.

    • @msv9637
      @msv9637 10 днів тому

      Pretty sure that’s the entire reason they allow it. The government hates you and wants you dead. But until that day they will use you to further their sick agenda.

  • @jonathanocoin5298
    @jonathanocoin5298 День тому +13

    I run an SRO in Vancouver on Granville street. I got brought in here to clean it up after a machete incident. I have been here for about 2.5 years and it's finally gotten to where it should be. I have the safest, cleanest, and quietest SRO in Vancouver and it's all because I don't believe in Harm Reduction as it is right now. I believe that everyone has a right to a safe environment to live in and I won't budge on NOT renting to heavy addicts. If I think it's going to be a problem then it's not going to be here.
    Solution: Consequences for actions: Hold people accountable for what they do... STOB ENABLING NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR: no where in history has enabling EVER helped anyone.

  • @TheDailyQuack
    @TheDailyQuack 11 днів тому +2697

    That guy that had $65 and "just needed $5 more" will always be $5 short when he talks to someone. You feel like a hero for helping him get the right amount he needs, but you just were lied to.

    • @pacsmacks7142
      @pacsmacks7142 11 днів тому +267

      I was thinking that too probably didn’t even have the $65

    • @derekmoody1358
      @derekmoody1358 11 днів тому +99

      Pure speculation

    • @Galactus35
      @Galactus35 11 днів тому +53

      Just hope for the best

    • @SquidGains
      @SquidGains 11 днів тому

      ​@@derekmoody1358 Like speculating that the sun will rise tomorrow. Not guarenteed, but pretty much guarenteed.

    • @robin3
      @robin3 11 днів тому +1

      @@derekmoody1358 it's pure speculation that after a pdf.file has served a sentence they will strike again. but you wouldn't let one near your kids, right?

  • @CKpremium1992
    @CKpremium1992 10 днів тому +1457

    The dude at 4:00 was actually pretty well spoken, logical and smart.. the fact he even referenced history with the opium wars and East India trading company relative to what’s happening currently was pretty remarkable.. now I’m not saying he’s a genius but he’s well spoken for a guy on the streets.. sad.. I hope things turn around for him..

    • @beastmaster6943
      @beastmaster6943 10 днів тому +50

      Well spoken doesn't mean smart
      It just means that he can articulate well
      The dude ain't smart.
      He's well informed.
      Not smart.

    • @SmoothBaller777
      @SmoothBaller777 10 днів тому +5

      @@beastmaster6943 You can't just assume he or whoever you see on the streets is not smart. People from all pillars of society could end up homeless in the streets.

    • @Poua3910
      @Poua3910 10 днів тому +151

      yea if it wasnt for crack, he might be a functionnal member of society. So sad man

    • @SmoothBaller777
      @SmoothBaller777 10 днів тому +122

      @@beastmaster6943 I disagree

    • @Maxi_619_.
      @Maxi_619_. 10 днів тому +5

      bro...wtf is happening in the world? this is just crazy

  • @blackswan1983
    @blackswan1983 10 днів тому +522

    That sweet older woman in the wheelchair made me cry. You may have saved a life. Sometimes a stranger can ask a healing question, and you did just that.

    • @Trippin710
      @Trippin710 8 днів тому +12

      Shes old, ain’t shit going to change 😂

    • @Zachkells
      @Zachkells 6 днів тому +14

      @@Trippin710I mean most of the time you’re right but I’ve seen people in their late 50s change… not that hard to believe negative Nancy. It’s just hard to change and a lot of people are weak or have 0 help so it’s far and few. If people had a more positive mind set to always help one another And not be so caught up in their egos it would probably be easier for people to better them selfs

  • @kinanamoly2241
    @kinanamoly2241 8 днів тому +276

    Tbh I feel so unsafe as someone who is living in vancouver, the number of times I see someone attacking people or holding a knife in public spaces is insane

    • @Nzmwwww1238
      @Nzmwwww1238 3 дні тому +8

      Me too. I hate it here now! Feels so unsafe

    • @Katherine_xs
      @Katherine_xs 3 дні тому

      Damn

    • @vannlo355
      @vannlo355 2 дні тому +2

      But that's illegal, people won't do things if we make them illegal

    • @Nzmwwww1238
      @Nzmwwww1238 2 дні тому +3

      @@vannlo355 people still stab people in van even if it’s illegal

    • @omeletteyt
      @omeletteyt 2 дні тому

      Vancouver island has less. Alot of small towns or logging communities

  • @TakeTheWorld21
    @TakeTheWorld21 11 днів тому +643

    Tyler Oliveira doing more actually important journalism than most news outlets

    • @beingfitness5375
      @beingfitness5375 11 днів тому +9

      As Tommy G does 🖤🦾🇺🇸🇧🇹

    • @Pluunk
      @Pluunk 11 днів тому

      they still caught up on a single ceo murder

    • @TanyaDavis954
      @TanyaDavis954 8 днів тому +1

      💯

    • @mcreason1
      @mcreason1 7 днів тому +2

      isn't he a criminal?

    • @Soundlyasl33p
      @Soundlyasl33p 3 дні тому

      No, he's not... he's spreading misinformation and straight up lies... you guys are just way too dense to do your own research.... we as a society are cooked if brains develop the way yours has..

  • @Kiiipcha
    @Kiiipcha 9 днів тому +176

    This one hit close to home. My dad left due to drugs when I was 5 and his brother randomly found him begging on the streets in Vancouver many years later. He is clean and sober now, and has a family, and we have reconnected. It just really goes to show that only people who truly want the help/support will take it.

    • @hannonbaggin1649
      @hannonbaggin1649 6 днів тому +8

      My bio dad ODd on H. The last time I spoke to him, I was 8 and told him not to speak to me unless he was sober. Hadn't spoken to him for 15 years. I'm super glad your dad got out of the hole. Now it's our turn to stay out of it!

  • @TurtleChad1
    @TurtleChad1 11 днів тому +499

    Legalizing drugs is a political, passive way to tell addicts, "You're on your own, but we'll profit from your internal demons & vices throughout your struggles"

    • @Deimosbechill
      @Deimosbechill 11 днів тому +13

      Bro do you have a job or do you just comment on yt all day? Genuine question

    • @mrmack3176
      @mrmack3176 11 днів тому +47

      ​@@Deimosbechill mind your business he stated a real statement

    • @Deimosbechill
      @Deimosbechill 11 днів тому +6

      @mrmack3176 ain't nobody talking too the peanut gallery so hush

    • @Alckee
      @Alckee 11 днів тому +6

      It's always been about profit. Keep that revolving door turning.

    • @jon....
      @jon.... 11 днів тому

      Except drugs have not been legalized at all. You cannot sell meth, cocaine, heroin, or anything else at all in Vancouver-or at least you can’t in a way that it would be taxed. The city is not making profit off of selling drugs; safe injection sites are free to use.
      I just want to warn others about this guy turtlechad btw; he’s a horrible person. I’ve seen him comment under white-supremacist “scientific-racism” videos saying some of the most deplorable things imaginable. Do not take anything he says at face value.

  • @scottistired
    @scottistired 2 дні тому +13

    I live in a town near Vancouver. Hardly been downtown. Been down there twice. Second time saw a guy screaming that he'd kill everyone there. I prefer to stay away.

  • @Hialeah_hurricanes
    @Hialeah_hurricanes 11 днів тому +468

    It’s actually crazy that they made it legal to use fent in public

    • @Laughableshorts4u
      @Laughableshorts4u 10 днів тому

      Especially if they are smoking it.. I'm guessing not a lot of people bring their kids around. I feel bad for people who own houses or businesses here.

    • @xrydove129
      @xrydove129 10 днів тому +39

      That's our government 👏 that province is falling apart bc of the NDP.

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 10 днів тому +13

      Well it's comes from China and almost 1,8 million Chinese people live in Canada 🇨🇦. Home 🏡 sweet home

    • @PEJK6771
      @PEJK6771 10 днів тому +8

      @@xrydove129and then BC goobers move here to Alberta and vote for the same thing.

    • @infecteddate9115
      @infecteddate9115 10 днів тому +1

      Sadly it’s more common than you think, I live in Los Angeles and if you go to downtown you can see literally tons of people using drugs in public

  • @upncoming6111
    @upncoming6111 11 днів тому +179

    As someone from Canada, I respect and appreciate your research and hard work Tyler, please keep saying the things that need to be said and giving people voices that need to be heard.

  • @SouthSider2k5
    @SouthSider2k5 11 днів тому +413

    Getting arrested for drugs and the possibility of going to prison due to drug use.... made me clean up and change my life.... 8+ years clean and sober.... Id probably be long dead if i never got in trouble for it.

    • @ibezzant
      @ibezzant 11 днів тому +23

      THANK YOU for posting this! I advocate for this on X and UA-cam comments because my brother has been an addict for 20 years and the only 3 times he's been clean is every time he's come of a decent stint in jail, every rehab and halfway house he left to keep using. People think it's inhumane but you honestly might save some people's lives such as yourself.

    • @Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights
      @Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights 11 днів тому

      Wow. You are a self loathing idiot. It took someone else to punish you for your bad habit to make you stop doing it? You're literally like a child who's scared of getting grounded.

    • @ScoobyOnDoo
      @ScoobyOnDoo 11 днів тому +17

      Tough love can be a bitch, But its better than getting THAT call

    • @ImGoingSupersonic
      @ImGoingSupersonic 11 днів тому +9

      Exactly. Stigma to me, is another word for shame. Bring shame back because this isn't the answer.
      Being an addict is NOT a disease. Whatever doctor said that should be slapped because it takes away all accountability to the addict.
      Why does an addict steal, and screw their family and friends, if it's a disease it's not their fault. If they get clean and relapse, its not their fault. That's ridiculous.

    • @sajotoca3603
      @sajotoca3603 10 днів тому

      DRUGS DRUGS DRUGS DRUGS

  • @suejune8
    @suejune8 6 днів тому +28

    You should do a video in Kamloops, BC which has the highest crime rate per capita in all of Canada. The drug problem is crazy bad for such a small town.

  • @aleebee5911
    @aleebee5911 9 днів тому +107

    It’s just sad… I’m from Alberta (Canada) and we lost my father in law about a year and a half ago to OD. These videos can be a hard watch sometimes. But I appreciate how raw and real they are and how kind you are to the people you speak to. My father in law died surrounded by naproxen kits that were useless, the fentanyl he was given was laced with something else that made it pretty much a guaranteed death :( he was so proud to be a grandpa and was always making us and our kids little trinkets and things to show us love. I could go on and on but I won’t clog up the comments 😅 we love and miss him very much though. And I know he hangs out with us. Im a stay at home mom and feel him with me a lot. Fun fact about him: He’s from the Vancouver area and He waterskied to the hospital the day my partner was born 😂

    • @BeatriceClarke-dh5mc
      @BeatriceClarke-dh5mc 7 днів тому +6

      Omg that’s tough I’m sorry u went through that as a fellow Albertan the drugs here are insane at least in my area the amount of meth and cocaine is ridiculous

    • @loganbrown4756
      @loganbrown4756 5 днів тому +1

      this story is so heartbreaking, thanks for sharing. losing a family member like that is crushing and I pray that your family can heal 🙏♥️

    • @AK-hi7mg
      @AK-hi7mg 15 годин тому

      Nobody cares. Stupid fool.

  • @kylestewart3959
    @kylestewart3959 11 днів тому +178

    Walked down East hasting at 18, offered crack, pills, fent, stolen food everywhere. People are ROTTING, Ottawa and Toronto were similar, seen a guy smoking crack right next to the register at a Tim’s on blood street Toronto.
    Canada is dying
    EDIT: I want to hear other people’s stories, please use this comment as a thread, I encourage ALL dialogue, thought and opinions.

    • @kylestewart3959
      @kylestewart3959 11 днів тому +1

      One and a half years ago

    • @kylestewart3959
      @kylestewart3959 11 днів тому +4

      Bloor street*

    • @CSAdityaHoon
      @CSAdityaHoon 10 днів тому +20

      Trudeau literally fkwd this beautiful nation 😢

    • @jessicas.9851
      @jessicas.9851 10 днів тому +2

      This happened ~year ago, was walking home from work and on the corner of a busy intersection in north central saw a girl smoking up some crack, straight chilling on the cement at the bottom of a street light pole. Crazy. Regina SK, it’s getting there.

    • @watchyoureyes2400
      @watchyoureyes2400 10 днів тому

      We all know who is responsible. It started with making pot legal. Gateway substance legalized that led to this mess. All part of the plan folks.

  • @sxzthh_
    @sxzthh_ 11 днів тому +385

    Actual respect for making documentaries in these areas risking your life for entertainment.

    • @Balling_Ballsacks
      @Balling_Ballsacks 11 днів тому +7

      “This is why I don’t like UA-cam comments” my point:

    • @sxzthh_
      @sxzthh_ 11 днів тому +9

      @@Balling_Ballsacks wdym im just saying respect to him if you dont like my comment then just dont respond or try to clown someone because you are a "sigma"

    • @AkSpace47
      @AkSpace47 11 днів тому

      just stop arguing lmfao, it's clear tyler does it bc he wants too, he can be a journalist whenever he wanted too, I prefer the new one than the old one. -_-

    • @cowboyKeaton
      @cowboyKeaton 11 днів тому

      @@sxzthh_he’s a drug addict himself dw he’s only mad from the title

    • @Balling_Ballsacks
      @Balling_Ballsacks 11 днів тому +1

      @@sxzthh_your trying to like farm! By saying the “right” things

  • @technocardy
    @technocardy 5 днів тому +6

    I'm a paramedic who worked in the Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, such a surreal experience. Thanks for this coverage!

  • @madhusudan
    @madhusudan 11 днів тому +371

    So compassionate. Meanwhile, here in Japan there are no drugs, the streets are clean and safe, and my children walk to school alone and also take the bus downtown without any parental supervision to hang out at the mall with their young friends. Enjoy your compassion, Vancouver!

    • @519_jackpot_scottie
      @519_jackpot_scottie 11 днів тому +55

      It’s not just Vancouver now, it’s all provinces across Canada. It’s a mess thanks to the federal government allowing this to happen.

    • @rankobarensic
      @rankobarensic 11 днів тому +6

      Konishawa ♥️✝️

    • @Patrick-gy8fw
      @Patrick-gy8fw 11 днів тому +21

      Don’t blame Vancouver, it’s the prime minister that’s making things worse

    • @newbielongboarder
      @newbielongboarder 11 днів тому

      You dont see them because the government in japan pushes all the homeless out of the cities to the outskirts or forests. So that people think japan is this perfect utopian society

    • @qbk00
      @qbk00 11 днів тому

      Don't worry because soon Japan will be flooded with european style cultural enrichment and not even you are going to feel safe in your own neighborhood day or night all year long for probably ever❤

  • @JeremyNotsotall
    @JeremyNotsotall 11 днів тому +117

    If you’re reading this, I pray you never become addicted to drugs.

    • @EverEnd1663
      @EverEnd1663 11 днів тому +5

      I apologize, I am already addicted to cardboard crack.
      Also known as Magic The Gathering.

    • @ianb4618
      @ianb4618 11 днів тому +1

      @@EverEnd1663 What is this? Do you mean homelessness?

    • @EverEnd1663
      @EverEnd1663 11 днів тому

      @@ianb4618 No, I mean I buy too much fancy cardboard for trading card games. Cards for TCGs are also referred to as cardboard crack.

    • @monkey5644
      @monkey5644 11 днів тому +1

      I’m hooked on weed

    • @Jay-e8x6q
      @Jay-e8x6q 11 днів тому +2

      Please pray I get off ❄️

  • @rileymmburke
    @rileymmburke 10 днів тому +59

    The depth of all these people is astounding. To see them speak so eloquently about their experience and in addition their opinions being so mature and educated. It adds a whole new level of visceral emotion. I wish I could hug each and every one of them. With proper steps put in place for access to rehab and recovery the method is possible. Look at other European countries that have done the same. It’s so sad that when we as a country attempt to make a change it’s half winded and ends up causing more harm. These people know why they use, they also know that based on their options it’s sometimes the only choice. My heart breaks for all of the vulnerable people that want to get clean and do better but may never have that chance or opportunity. As a Canadian I hope that in the coming years we can be proud of our contribution to bettering the lives of each and everyone one of these people.

  • @sandrakovacs4146
    @sandrakovacs4146 2 дні тому +3

    I have lived and worked in close proximity to the downtown eastside for just over 15 years and my heart breaks every day. I see needles all over the place, I can’t reconcile the juxtaposition of a booming tourist trade with rampant drug use, the fear that this brings when it is now in your neighborhood and the ever present desire to help, and not knowing how. I have children and due to many reasons, one being the ridiculous cost of housing, moving is not an option. I hear sirens everyday, ambulances, police, hospitals are all over run and it is a huge wait if you need urgent care because, of course, and I would not have it any other way, every life is worth saving. Harm reduction is one piece of a larger puzzle and that puzzle has been abandoned. Saving a life needs to include giving people the opportunity to live a life they want to live.❤ My son introduced me to your video. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

  • @dylanf4861
    @dylanf4861 11 днів тому +150

    Tyler your interview with Dr. Julian Somers is incredible. I have a Masters of Economics, and have published research in housing policy. His understanding of incentives, social frameworks, and cause/effect is spot on. He is a very smart person, and his research is incredibly valuable at the moment. All of my prior literature and real world experience supports the idea of integration among safe/well run communities is what truly helps people. Please help him get a platform at all possible.
    If his data is correct, it might be one of the most important social studies of our time.

    • @evertbunschoten2930
      @evertbunschoten2930 11 днів тому

      The government requesting them to destroy their data is so strange. I never heard about anything like it.

    • @liamtwa3528
      @liamtwa3528 10 днів тому

      As he said tho, he was ordered to destroy the evidence because the government had committed all their money into this crap plan. Ultimately, it’s never going to get better, the government will continue to waste our tax money on these people because they can’t begin to admit they have failed. All these people saying they want help here and there will never get it because of how easily they can get drugs. Vancouver will continue to get worse, and the homeless drug epidemic will continue to spread until our government can come to their senses.

    • @olivierlarocque5538
      @olivierlarocque5538 10 днів тому +1

      🤢🤮🤢

    • @nigstar1239
      @nigstar1239 10 днів тому

      ​@@olivierlarocque5538😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @chachuy3221
      @chachuy3221 10 днів тому

      ⁠@@olivierlarocque5538this is what brain rot does to you, children. No real opinion or thought, just using emojis for everything.

  • @CoachKevanKillsit
    @CoachKevanKillsit 10 днів тому +86

    Rehab saved my life. I was an IV meth user and a horrible alcoholic. That one guy is right, you have to be ready for change. Rehab is a lot like that mouse experiment. You’re surrounded by dozens of other people who were also ready for change. Honestly rehab was a really great experience for me and it helped save my life. 2 years clean and sober, working full time, living in a nice little 2bdr apt with my also sober girlfriend whom I met in rehab. We’re both living completely different lives than we were a couple years ago. We do change we do recover. God I pray you please help that woman in the chair who wants to get married. I cried like a baby watching that. Obviously I pray everyone else gets help too. This is so heartbreaking. Thanks for spreading awareness Tyler!

    • @jackmehoff5541
      @jackmehoff5541 10 днів тому +1

      Quit yappin

    • @Staysick17
      @Staysick17 10 днів тому

      I tried meth once and I was so fucked up I crushed up the ice and sniffed it just see what it was about theres not much of if it in CT I was tweaking all day

    • @TyberiusTheThird
      @TyberiusTheThird 9 днів тому +1

      All the best to the both of you then, God bless.

    • @Ytprem-s4o
      @Ytprem-s4o 22 години тому

      @@jackmehoff5541 sit down little man

  • @Camille-23
    @Camille-23 11 днів тому +79

    As someone from Vancouver, thanks for making this! I've been by these areas a few times and it's interesting to hear from the people who live on these streets

  • @brendalogan1265
    @brendalogan1265 5 днів тому +12

    As a Vancouver resident, I don’t live really close to the downtown Eastside, but it’s really bad people need to stop and it’s a good thing that we have Tyler Oliviera here back in Vancouver again

    • @oldmedstudent1750
      @oldmedstudent1750 День тому

      Bro I live here also and I don't even feel safe driving through there sometimes.

    • @AK-hi7mg
      @AK-hi7mg 16 годин тому

      I've lived in east van . In the Grandview area. The problem is that there isn't enough shaming in this society. These people should be more afraid of the shame that they bring on society. I don't like most of them.

  • @Astrohhh
    @Astrohhh 11 днів тому +163

    Always appreciate your boots on the ground journalism Tyler!! I live in a town of 1000 people in the middle of bumfuck Nebraska... so the differences around the world fascinate me so much. I'm so grateful I grew up in a place with practically 0 crime or drug use.

    • @pjtrucker6112
      @pjtrucker6112 11 днів тому +3

      I support ur comment ,I’m from a country side near Montreal, Even when I’m going to the city it’s not the same as Vancouver,the police have a great control on the population

    • @imchasemartin
      @imchasemartin 11 днів тому +5

      Join the military like I did. Travel the country/world and see why there’s no place like Nebraska and you’ll never want to leave again

    • @namesurname7332
      @namesurname7332 11 днів тому +3

      Travel, bro, it's even more fascinating in person. That's one thing all humans can appreciate, novelty.

    • @ramborambokitchenkitchen6357
      @ramborambokitchenkitchen6357 10 днів тому

      Yeah I’m from the uk in a town with 4000 people. Absolutely zero problems with crime at all. I leave my motorbike parked out on the street and nobody has ever messed with it. In most places it would be gone within a few days.

    • @namesurname7332
      @namesurname7332 10 днів тому

      @@ramborambokitchenkitchen6357 in Thailand people leave keys in their motorbikes, like A LOT, it's normal

  • @Average_Cinder_Block
    @Average_Cinder_Block 10 днів тому +217

    Going from doing the videos you made like 5 years ago to actual honest journalism is one hell of a change

    • @SivIce
      @SivIce 10 днів тому +1

      what kind of videos did he used to post?

    • @colebf150
      @colebf150 10 днів тому +10

      @@SivIcerandom challenges and buying products

    • @auxiance14
      @auxiance14 10 днів тому +4

      @@SivIce weird challenge stuff to straight open opinion journalism who doest hide any slight bias so you can factor it out yourself

    • @beastmaster6943
      @beastmaster6943 10 днів тому +11

      He used to be a priest. Then turned into a plumber. Then was a pianist. Then was a police officer. Then he was a pilot. Then he was a soldier. Then he was a politician.
      He used to operate under the name Johnny Sins

    • @alexandra72223
      @alexandra72223 9 днів тому

      @@auxiance14if you think this is not biased you have been brainwashed. He is pushing the same narrative in every video and he is supported monetarily by people who push the same agenda as him.

  • @rubleinosgaming6809
    @rubleinosgaming6809 11 днів тому +64

    I don’t give a fuck about how this man is perceived. Tyler is one of the most intelligent and influential persons on UA-cam. For what you do, it opens eyes that would never see the truth or even question what they believe. This shows truly how the world works from all sides of economic background and growth or deficit. Just talking to these people are enough, the fact that woman almost cried talking about the situation she’s been in for 30 years and making the decision to get clean is all we need. If they feel they’re loved, they’ll do what they need to do to repay that debt. It’s human nature. Love you Tyler, you’re doing gods work

    • @kenyonzebeda9644
      @kenyonzebeda9644 10 днів тому +2

      How do people perceive Tyler?

    • @packers12to80
      @packers12to80 10 днів тому

      Jesus .....what is amazing is the fact u can type and write a whole essay glazing tommy all while u deep throat his 8==>
      Truly amazing work 👏 👏

    • @alisonmercer5946
      @alisonmercer5946 10 днів тому +4

      I ve seen this 20 years ago. This dude isnt doing anything good

    • @mlt_sk
      @mlt_sk День тому

      ​@@kenyonzebeda9644lefties get pissy cuz he shows the truth

  • @tonyag6241
    @tonyag6241 7 днів тому +7

    Thank you, Tyler, for your videos!! They're informative and entertaining. Which is a great way to get people who may not have watched something like this to watch. I'm glad my son showed me your page. God bless and stay safe.

  • @cb-9938
    @cb-9938 9 днів тому +298

    I had a friend who moved to Vancouver all excited. He was there 2 weeks and he said walking down the street was not only sketchy but extremely sad.
    He moved back home within a year

    • @newsundesign
      @newsundesign 8 днів тому

      This was a coordinated attack on Canadians. No whities running those pipe shops, and NDP is propped up by “new comers” who have no idea what’s even being said in government. They just follow the turban guy and their neighbour’s signage…all the way down every street.

    • @SystemBot
      @SystemBot 8 днів тому +12

      😂your friend basically:
      him: chose well known sketchiest street for walk
      street: was sketchy
      him: surprise pikachu face

    • @sirbobbya
      @sirbobbya 8 днів тому +9

      @@SystemBotevery street in Vancouver is sketchy tho…. Name one safe area 😬

    • @TheSpiritBeaver
      @TheSpiritBeaver 8 днів тому +9

      @@SystemBot For someone moving to Van for the first time, that was probably the best area they could even afford.
      When I moved to the coast for a year, I moved to Gibsons. An hour on the ferry/bus and I was in downtown without any of the issues, and really affordable rent. Hear it's getting fucked out there now too, though.

    • @SystemBot
      @SystemBot 8 днів тому +2

      @@sirbobbya 0/10 bait try harder

  • @vojtechmotl8401
    @vojtechmotl8401 10 днів тому +222

    The devil won by persuading people that this is what compassion looks like. Compassion isn't giving out free drugs.

    • @5.0Lorenzo
      @5.0Lorenzo 10 днів тому +15

      your 100% right my friend

    • @chachuy3221
      @chachuy3221 10 днів тому +8

      The devil won because you choose to believe that he exists.

    • @stevenciesiel777
      @stevenciesiel777 10 днів тому +39

      @@chachuy3221greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist!

    • @chachuy3221
      @chachuy3221 10 днів тому

      @@stevenciesiel777 not a very convincing trick if the majority of the population is religious and believes in both god and the devil.

    • @Dunil009
      @Dunil009 9 днів тому +6

      @@stevenciesiel777 I don't know man, if I would choose to belive in the imaginary friends of the bible, Devil seems like the cool guy. I mean he sure didnt flood the planet for example

  • @RocThaDon
    @RocThaDon 11 днів тому +105

    24:58 “he can stay if he wants to take a needle” bruh that was almost literally TRYING to get someone to use drugs wtf

    • @alisonmercer5946
      @alisonmercer5946 10 днів тому +1

      Calm down

    • @enamlennahc1701
      @enamlennahc1701 10 днів тому

      @@alisonmercer5946 shut the fuck up. If you’re calm about these issues, you’re the problem.

    • @xxmaxxamxx1
      @xxmaxxamxx1 10 днів тому

      @@alisonmercer5946you look like you smoke fent 😂😂😂😂

    • @supermoleplays
      @supermoleplays 10 днів тому

      No​@@alisonmercer5946

    • @stevenwallace5456
      @stevenwallace5456 10 днів тому

      ​@@alisonmercer5946easy now

  • @christinakonig8601
    @christinakonig8601 7 днів тому +6

    I'm a social worker from Frankfurt, Germany and we've had a drug problem since the 80s that you don't find anywhere else in Germany. Frankfurt has five places where you can use safely and there are lots of other support options, such as a school where users can catch up on their school-leaving qualifications or experience regular everyday life with volunteers. The situation has steadily improved; even if Frankfurt is still associated with drugs and the main train station is notorious throughout Germany, it is no comparison to the 80s.

    • @thisisforonecomment
      @thisisforonecomment 6 днів тому +1

      When were the safe use and support programs start?

    • @christinakonig8601
      @christinakonig8601 4 дні тому

      @@thisisforonecomment In 1994, the first facility was opened where safe consumption is permitted. The whole thing is called the Frankfurt Way and is divided into four areas: prevention, counseling and therapy, harm reduction and repression. As I said, Frankfurt is still known for its drug scene, but also because these images from the 80s still exist in people's minds. I would still avoid the main station as a tourist.

    • @christinakonig8601
      @christinakonig8601 3 дні тому

      @@thisisforonecomment In 1994, the first facility was opened where safe consumption is permitted. The whole thing is called the Frankfurt Way and is divided into four areas: prevention, counseling and therapy, harm reduction and repression. As I said, Frankfurt is still known for its drug scene, but also because these images from the 80s still exist in people's minds. I would still avoid the main station as a tourist.

    • @christinakonig8601
      @christinakonig8601 18 годин тому

      @@thisisforonecomment 1994

  • @Nahum1.7-Matthew6.33
    @Nahum1.7-Matthew6.33 11 днів тому +291

    Canada is making 2nd and 3rd world countries look like a paradise.

    • @firetreeman
      @firetreeman 11 днів тому

      canada wants to be better at america so much they even want to compete with Californian cities

    • @Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights
      @Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights 11 днів тому +22

      If Canada wasn't the 51st state of America it would be a 4th world country

    • @irradiatedbadger
      @irradiatedbadger 11 днів тому +6

      Still not as bad as the druggie streets in the states go watch his other videos

    • @MuhammadMoss722
      @MuhammadMoss722 11 днів тому +7

      The heroin epidemic in Afghanistan make Canada seems like Heaven.

    • @kulvirkang7953
      @kulvirkang7953 11 днів тому +7

      Born and raised here. it has totally changed in the last 6-12 years

  • @entername4166
    @entername4166 10 днів тому +133

    Decriminalisation only works when the government opens up mandatory rehab centres and on the spot fines like Portugal and Czech.

    • @secondbest2877
      @secondbest2877 10 днів тому +8

      Exactly….its a full wrap around approach.

    • @meganfitzpatrick1019
      @meganfitzpatrick1019 8 днів тому

      Truth!

    • @93jElwood
      @93jElwood 8 днів тому

      Sure! Pull the other one[ It works in Portugal and Czech Republic,your kidding yourself. It works in countries where there is a zero tolerance to drugs.

    • @entername4166
      @entername4166 8 днів тому

      @93jElwood zero tolerance doesn't work. Arresting addicts.

    • @entername4166
      @entername4166 8 днів тому +3

      @93jElwood arresting an addict for 5 years? Instead of rehab, sure, buddy.

  • @jarenlinowes1143
    @jarenlinowes1143 9 днів тому +137

    2:46 3 cereal boxes for $15 is the biggest crime committed in this video

    • @kjkh3104
      @kjkh3104 4 дні тому +1

      😂

    • @taboe4858
      @taboe4858 4 дні тому +22

      Canadian here. A regular box of cereal, that's actually a deal.

    • @TheBumSnatcher
      @TheBumSnatcher 4 дні тому

      Not when grocery stores charge $5-$8 per box lol

    • @madisondicaprio7792
      @madisondicaprio7792 4 дні тому +8

      That’s actually pretty good for us sadly lol

    • @roh8727
      @roh8727 2 дні тому +2

      One box of cereal is 8 bucks so that's actually a pretty great deal. Yay Canada!! :(

  • @Bestbiggsy
    @Bestbiggsy 16 годин тому +2

    I applied for a job in the harm reduction field in the downtown east side of Vancouver and was denied employment because when interviewed I conveyed my intention to help people overcome their addiction and regain their health and sobriety. The woman interviewing me said that most if not all of these people are too far gone to change and that this system simply allows them to live a little longer but trying to help others become sober and free of the lifestyle is counterintuitive to the SRO's and harm reduction model which is in place.
    Good times. These woke lefties want to maintain their funding to slow kill their brothers and sisters because it's their livelihood, never mind actually helping people.

  • @ChillWill8911
    @ChillWill8911 11 днів тому +39

    Tyler, you may have really saved that nice lady's life. That is so cool man. I am 16 months sober from fentynal myself and I hope that women can be able to say that some day soon.

    • @protoni6996
      @protoni6996 10 днів тому

      congrats dude. i really understand your struggle and it's almost miracle to get out of any opioids especially fentanyl. me myself have to get help and im currently in treatment program (bubrenorphine) and i try and try and i just couldn't get out without it.(but i do follow program as i should) no slip ups... anyway hard part is behind for you. hope you find lots if happiness in your life. and stay clean 😇👍

  • @midlane757
    @midlane757 11 днів тому +37

    I used to visit Vancouver a lot for work and thought it was always nice back before 2016. Went again last year and was shocked how bad it has gotten.
    And thats from someone who lives in SF.

    • @ttbt1234
      @ttbt1234 День тому

      Yes, our city has changed in 10 years. Bulk of immigration over the past ten years too had changed the city so much. Not such a nice city anymore, crowded, criminals gangs from China, India, Mexico. Sad...

  • @jakekirkpatrick1357
    @jakekirkpatrick1357 10 днів тому +36

    As a former addict, you always say you want to change, but nothing will actually change until you do...and you'll tell yourself this until you die or actually stop. Quitting whatever your addiction is is one of the hardest things to do. Life will never seem the same after you quit (as you've become accustomed to that feeling of living), but you'll be better off in the end for it.

  • @OnlyMichael
    @OnlyMichael 8 днів тому +2

    Better journalism than what any Canadian news network would do.
    Thanks for visiting our province of BC Tyler.

  • @themichyshow
    @themichyshow 11 днів тому +142

    Demons are laughing because they made people think that this is compassion.

    • @codedresilience5239
      @codedresilience5239 11 днів тому +3

      🤔 go on…?

    • @Toby-rl8sg
      @Toby-rl8sg 11 днів тому

      Prison is compassion? Prisons are also full of drugs btw. Because prohibition works?

    • @picklejalapeno
      @picklejalapeno 10 днів тому

      @@codedresilience5239you know what he means

    • @iwantanewhead2976
      @iwantanewhead2976 10 днів тому

      😂😂😂 stop playing blame game. These type of addict exist everywhere, only difference is in western world they do publicly in side of street.
      I didn't get visa, maybe they're protecting me from getting needle p0ke while walking. Maybe, your country doesn't want working, educated, nice guy. I think you guys are saturated with richness something 😂

    • @watchyoureyes2400
      @watchyoureyes2400 10 днів тому +7

      We all know who is responsible. It started with making pot legal. Gateway substance legalized that led to this mess.

  • @jreverie7018
    @jreverie7018 11 днів тому +68

    Aww that lady in the wheelchair was a good person. I hope she makes it. Thanks for being so kind towards her.

  • @thomasbillington19
    @thomasbillington19 11 днів тому +196

    breaks my heart to see my old friend in this video....

  • @AlanSmith88888
    @AlanSmith88888 5 днів тому +2

    Breaks my heart to see Canada/Vancouver devolve into madness.
    It was bad 20 years ago when I was there, but now it seems its somehow got 20x worse.

  • @modestduck458
    @modestduck458 10 днів тому +30

    I live in Vancouver and Im a big fan of the channel, it’s great to see, out of all people that you are spreading light on this issue. This was one of your best videos the connection with the people you talked with is meaningful and provided some information I myself didn’t know about hasting. This whole situation is heartbreaking thank Trudeau for this mess.Big Respect Bro keep it up.

  • @annunakian8054
    @annunakian8054 11 днів тому +387

    Destigmatization is the dumbest most unnatural thing. There's a stigma for a reason.

    • @VasOnTheSpot
      @VasOnTheSpot 11 днів тому +28

      Shit take, there was a stigma around people having issues with mental health leading to generation after generation not seeking help. I'm with you on drug use though, that's a choice.

    • @steph7960
      @steph7960 11 днів тому +16

      Until it happens to you or your friends or family right? All stigma does is stop people looking for mental health help before it gets to this. And regarding your " stigma works" argument? Even when people are strong enough to get away from this, as soon as you go for medical help in a hospital for example, as soon as they see your history your often stigmatised by the staff. Treated terribly by " care" staff because you had a mental health crisis years ago. And it happens a lot. You also agree with that?

    • @tom-ment-Capybara
      @tom-ment-Capybara 11 днів тому +4

      10000%

    • @ImGoingSupersonic
      @ImGoingSupersonic 11 днів тому

      Stigma yes. Not having a stigma just basically means no shame.
      Every doper I've ever heard said they got addicted to escape reality or a fked up life. What a joke.
      You get high because it feels good and you wana party.
      I say this because I've been thru and done it all.
      Do some get on dope because they had a bad childhood or something, sure. But that's about as common as a fat person being fat being they have a thyroid issue and not because they eat like shxt.
      Bring back shame.

    • @kylebowles9820
      @kylebowles9820 11 днів тому

      ​@@VasOnTheSpotthat was before the age of knowledge (people in the future would say we are not there yet) people aren't always right but they sure as hell aren't always wrong!

  • @Kushien
    @Kushien 10 днів тому +97

    I want to take a moment to genuinely thank Tyler and his team for all that they do. They don't just provide us with youtube content; they provide us with legitimate investigative journalism while doing their best to remain unbiased, and that's something that no longer exists within legacy media in the west. All legacy and main stream media and even some other youtubers are bought and paid for, and they only serve those that are putting money in their pockets rather than the people they are speaking to en masse.

    • @Soundlyasl33p
      @Soundlyasl33p 3 дні тому

      This is NOT legitimate investigative journalism... YOU ARE DELUSIONAL.. Thus man is spewing misinformation in EVERY VIDEO. And you lazy, brainwashed mfs don't do any research on anything and just believe some random guy on youtube..UA-cam... Tyler is NOT a journalist and his "team" are NOT doing anything good... they are all terrible people..
      Also, if you can't see the major bias in his content... well, that proves my point... Be a big boy and research on your own.... You people are the problem...

  • @steveg7292
    @steveg7292 8 днів тому +1

    Best edited video you guys have put out and I also like the conciseness of it as some of the other videos were just too long. Really great job, entertaining and eye opening.

  • @IvanIlych1
    @IvanIlych1 11 днів тому +126

    Remember when Vancouver was considered the peak of Western living??

    • @jp6614
      @jp6614 11 днів тому +22

      1970's?? then certain immigrants I'll say no more.

    • @tuckeringram9395
      @tuckeringram9395 10 днів тому +9

      @@jp6614 oouuu they aint gonna like that one....

    • @GaryBurtka
      @GaryBurtka 10 днів тому +3

      Must have been back in the 40s & 50s because I never heard of any such thing...

    • @viciouslady1340
      @viciouslady1340 10 днів тому

      ​@@jp6614🎯

    • @ncrmh
      @ncrmh 10 днів тому +1

      @@GaryBurtka neither have i hahahaha

  • @keepitgoinghaha
    @keepitgoinghaha 11 днів тому +75

    Tyler here doing more work than the CBC.

    • @schrempskynate8944
      @schrempskynate8944 9 днів тому

      And this is why we have to defund CBC. They've already taken our tax money, then have advertisment money, and then subscription fees, then they turn around with their hands out asking for more while they give raises to each other. They've sold out their political unbiased integrity for Liberal media welfare programs.

    • @Pray4Mojo1
      @Pray4Mojo1 3 дні тому

      A monkey can do better journalism than the cbc.

  • @davidalvarado750
    @davidalvarado750 11 днів тому +51

    That homeless dude @4:20 was hella educated

  • @alexwebb6789
    @alexwebb6789 2 дні тому

    Hey Tyler. As someone that lives close to all of this, I just want to say I appreciate you going out and doing this. You're a brave soul, but you're very honest and compassionate and that is a really great trait to have! It's important to show the world what is happening here. It's heartbreaking to see the guys that have been doing this for decades and still here. They are talking pretty normally, and they don't sound happy, but here they are. I appreciate you. Great video.

  • @CasualScout
    @CasualScout 11 днів тому +44

    Who the hell ever in their right mind think that legalizing drugs is a good idea? A lot of these politicians shouldn't be voted in.

    • @Silver_Salvation
      @Silver_Salvation 11 днів тому +1

      Nobody thinks its a good idea. Its all corruption.
      Politicians get paid to make this happen. What they care about is money, not people after all.

    • @adamwright4135
      @adamwright4135 11 днів тому +7

      Could it be because we tried prohibition and incarceration for a century now, and it was a complete failure that ruined people's lives for no reason at all? What is the alternative? Continue the policies that have completely failed and left us with more drug use than ever before in history anyway?

    • @adamwright4135
      @adamwright4135 11 днів тому +4

      At this point, legalisation is the only realistic solution. We've tried making drugs illegal, and that failed. We tried sending drug users to jail, that failed. We now have more global drug use than ever before and we've spent BILLIONS fighting this losing battle. If you don't want to legalise drugs, and considering that the current policies have totally failed, what are you suggesting that we do about the situation?

    • @Toby-rl8sg
      @Toby-rl8sg 11 днів тому

      Go back to the middle east or whatever authoritarian shithole you are from where your overlords throw you in prison for everything. Citizens deserve autonomy and part of having freedom is the freedom to make your own choices good or bad. The government is to serve the public not throw people in prison for substances.

    • @AgentSmith-sb1gk
      @AgentSmith-sb1gk 11 днів тому +2

      The fact that in a free society people should be able to do what ever they want with their bodies. In fact majority of the drug related deaths can be blamed on prohibition.

  • @IvanIlych1
    @IvanIlych1 11 днів тому +99

    Canada has fallen so far. Drug legalization is nefarious apathy to put it simply.

    • @AgentSmith-sb1gk
      @AgentSmith-sb1gk 11 днів тому

      No evidence to support that legal drugs cause more drug use

    • @adamwright4135
      @adamwright4135 11 днів тому +1

      So true! Maybe to wipe out drugs and to fix the whole mess, we should make drugs totally illegal. Oh wait, we tried that ..

    • @benjaminsmekens2344
      @benjaminsmekens2344 10 днів тому

      Unpopular opinion, but here goes: If it was fully legal, it would be sold by the government and TAXED, this is not the case. Instead they fucked up big time by not tackling the SUPPLY of the drugs. A lot of addicts would prefer to get actual heroin instead fent or even worse tranq. The government "could" facilitate this and at the same time wipe out the cartels and a lot of the crime that is associated with the drug use. But for some reason, they won't. What they're doing here is just idiotic and a goldmine for the cartels, get those addicts proper narcotics and they'll be able to get their shit together, let them rot on a dodgy supply and well, this is the result. That's just how I see it, I'm probably wrong, but until I've seen something convincing policy wise that actually works better then Switzerland, I'm going to keep that opinion.

    • @ondrejkoubik6595
      @ondrejkoubik6595 10 днів тому

      How come it's working really well in Portugal then?

    • @BiIIyTheKid
      @BiIIyTheKid 10 днів тому

      @@ondrejkoubik6595 It's not.

  • @dark_winter8238
    @dark_winter8238 11 днів тому +93

    Went there earlier this year to get go on a cruise. Downtown was one of the scariest places I have ever been even in the middle of the day.

    • @janello66
      @janello66 11 днів тому +8

      It wasn't always this way....
      There were addicts here and there but it was an amazing city to live in back in the 00's

    • @Leojw10
      @Leojw10 11 днів тому +3

      Its the same here in england uk. You got people high on drugs in bustling shopping streets and shoplifters everywhere police barely do much

    • @ramborambokitchenkitchen6357
      @ramborambokitchenkitchen6357 10 днів тому +4

      @Leojw10shoplifting is effectively decriminalised now. The police never show up for hours so eventually the security have to let them go. However they are usually only caught after doing it multiple times and becoming a bit too confident. Oh and the police are 100% aware of every person in the town that does these things.

  • @CanadianCutie76
    @CanadianCutie76 2 дні тому +2

    I live in Vancouver BC. Its actually horrible. The drug use and homelessness 😢 is crazy.

  • @marcushunt7980
    @marcushunt7980 11 днів тому +68

    Go To Toronto and see how ridiculous it’s gotten there with both the homelessness and crime crisis going like crazy plus they can’t defend themselves in there own home.Personally I like the title “Inside The City Where It’s Illegal To Defend Yourself” since the mayor and chief said to leave ur items at the front door for the robbers instead of defending ur home and family

    • @ibezzant
      @ibezzant 11 днів тому +21

      As an American I lost my mind when the Toronto police had a press conference telling people to leave their keys just inside their front door so home car jackings would be safer. Canada is so lost right now, it's sad cause there's tons of great people up there.

    • @mrguiltyfool
      @mrguiltyfool 11 днів тому +4

      ​@@ibezzantthey press charge on u as soon as u fight back

    • @ibezzant
      @ibezzant 11 днів тому +1

      @@mrguiltyfool yep, it's absolutely insane.

    • @Joe-Przybranowski
      @Joe-Przybranowski 11 днів тому

      I laugh every time i hear this.
      Fucking hysterical.

    • @Leojw10
      @Leojw10 11 днів тому

      Chicago and san Francisco mayors apparently said that aswell your not allowed to defend yourself even the police cant protect themselves its stupid of the mayors

  • @kathrynbishop8784
    @kathrynbishop8784 8 днів тому +33

    I (F 55) work for a BC municipality in the parks dept. and we see this every day all day. The users and abusers have taken over our streets and parks. They steal anything they can, use the sidewalks as a toilet and have attacked random ppl including babies in strollers ! I have been verbally and physically assaulted. I was also poked with a needle and spent a year getting tested, terrified I might have contracted a fatal disease. Hard to have empathy when you fear for your life on a daily basis.

    • @az55544
      @az55544 4 дні тому +4

      why is empathy so highly rated? i have two addict sisters. nothing but chaos. i'm ok with no empathy for them. it saves my own sanity. i no longer try to save them.

    • @alkazarjkdghjd
      @alkazarjkdghjd 2 дні тому +1

      @@az55544 If you had ampathy then you would have done something to help your sister, instead of insulting them on internet...

    • @lovegold3225
      @lovegold3225 День тому

      ​@@alkazarjkdghjdyou can try to help someone using every resource but unless they want to get better, nothing will change. They'll just relapse after rehab. Clearly this person's sisters are like that too.

  • @rockergandalf
    @rockergandalf 11 днів тому +156

    We can thank Trudeau for this mess. Every time I go to the Rickshaw theater on Hastings, this is what I see, absolutely heart breaking.

    • @riffgroove
      @riffgroove 11 днів тому +16

      Uh... it was like that WAY before Trudeau became PM.

    • @ralphw3636
      @ralphw3636 11 днів тому +33

      @@riffgroove yes, but Trudeau and his policies made it worse

    • @riffgroove
      @riffgroove 11 днів тому +7

      ​@@ralphw3636Trudeau isn't the mayor of Vancouver.

    • @chrissabbath4551
      @chrissabbath4551 11 днів тому

      liberal-ndp needs to be dismantled and investigated. ruined the entire country.

    • @SAJM11
      @SAJM11 11 днів тому

      This has nothing to do with Trudeau. I know u delusional ppl like to put ur hardships on him tho.

  • @special_k2014
    @special_k2014 День тому +2

    Whats funny is that walk a few blocks down from this street and you'll have bylaw harassing you and towing your car if you didnt pay for parking... if i sat in my car shooting up, maybe i wont get towed

  • @mitchellwilley7208
    @mitchellwilley7208 8 днів тому +24

    im so glad i finally got clean this year. The tranq in the fent gave me raynauds disease and hyperhydrosis. My actions have consequences and now i gotta live with it for the rest of my life. hopefully my body recovers further in time but who knows, only time will tell.

    • @BrocomeON.NOW.
      @BrocomeON.NOW. 8 днів тому +5

      Megumin pfp? With absolutely diabolic backstory is something ya don’t see

    • @stacyc5657
      @stacyc5657 7 днів тому

      Good for you, for getting clean!! I hope your health issues clear up soon!

    • @brockcarter8748
      @brockcarter8748 День тому

      Bro you’re absolutely cooked might as well keep using won’t be long anyway you fent zombie 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️

    • @CateSaturn
      @CateSaturn День тому

      Congrats on becoming clean!

    • @brockcarter8748
      @brockcarter8748 День тому +1

      @@mitchellwilley7208 go back to using bro you already fucked your life over shits done gg ez

  • @Larry_the_Snowman
    @Larry_the_Snowman 11 днів тому +95

    I live in British Columbia
    Our province is doomed.
    Get me out of here.

    • @Valarmorgolis
      @Valarmorgolis 11 днів тому +2

      Alberta is right behind you.

    • @Larry_the_Snowman
      @Larry_the_Snowman 11 днів тому +5

      @@Valarmorgolis I hope! That is my eventual plan.

    • @Valarmorgolis
      @Valarmorgolis 11 днів тому +7

      @@Larry_the_Snowman Everyone's plan is to come here. High unemployment, drug addiction, crime. Yeah we're attracting the best of Canada.

    • @PEJK6771
      @PEJK6771 10 днів тому +10

      @@Larry_the_Snowmanif you come here don’t vote NDP

    • @stephanechamberland8486
      @stephanechamberland8486 10 днів тому +4

      come to Québec and eat poutine with us ! ;-)

  • @nickvansickle6734
    @nickvansickle6734 11 днів тому +17

    Dr. Julian Somers has thought about this problem long and hard. We need more doctors like him

  • @treytison1444
    @treytison1444 7 днів тому +5

    "I've been smoking crack all day. It's not the drugs it's the drug user" is hilarious, that's how it sounds every time I hear people saying weed isn't addictive and you can do anything while high without impairment.

    • @Biggiecheeseness
      @Biggiecheeseness 7 днів тому

      As someone who’s struggling with a thc addiction. You are correct

  • @ralexking
    @ralexking 10 днів тому +14

    When you went into the room and were told "You can stay if you want a needle but you cant do that in here!" That gave me chills man seriously felt like a horror movie what the actual fuck man! Seriously would love to goto Portland with you or something and get to be apart of your channel. Amazing journalist right here hands down top tier stuff Oliveira great job brother!

    • @kennylemaitre6663
      @kennylemaitre6663 9 днів тому +2

      I thought exactly the same, she was practically inviting him to take something. Really disturbing.

  • @MyKj2011
    @MyKj2011 10 днів тому +69

    You’re the best journalist ever. No bias, just having real conversations

  • @drewtaylor7832
    @drewtaylor7832 10 днів тому +18

    You talking with the old lady was bone chilling definitely have goosebumps, I hope she gets clean and turns her life around.🙏🤧

  • @binigi
    @binigi День тому +2

    A similar video a few years ago got Ken Sim elected to Vancouver mayor and he did absolutely nothing to improve the drug problem in the city

  • @waxbias
    @waxbias 9 днів тому +9

    I really admire your growth in these videos, I noticed how you level yourself to the man and it’s something that seems so little but is so incredibly helpful in making people feel more comfortable and able to communicate, it’s a tactic used with children to calm them down and idk it’s the little things that matter so ❤ 9:41

  • @SouthernSummoners
    @SouthernSummoners 11 днів тому +16

    I remember as a kid back in the 80s, Ronald Reagan used to talk about fighting “the war on drugs“ and now look at it, you don’t hear anything about it and it’s 10 times worse than it was then, and much more dangerous.. it’s also crazy that if you see paper money on the street you could die from picking it up. I live in a small town in Alabama, you would never think fentanyl would make it here. My wife’s uncle bought some pills out of the hood and took one, he never woke up. Another kid at a high school eating a piece of candy,dead.. it’s horrible and a really good friend of mine, a couple months back, I got a phone call from my mom saying he had passed away and it was fentanyl..Something really needs to be done about it. They’re targeting everyone who has a few dollars. even our children, this is also why we need to control our borders..

    • @juneyshu6197
      @juneyshu6197 10 днів тому +1

      Good comment❤

    • @User-m3v2e
      @User-m3v2e 10 днів тому

      we need the duterte method. enough of the woke shit like "treat them nicely" bs

    • @Becks071
      @Becks071 10 днів тому

      The government dropped crack on select areas and started this problem.

    • @TheQuietKid748
      @TheQuietKid748 10 днів тому

      The war on drugs was the start of all this

  • @bryanandkeesha604
    @bryanandkeesha604 3 дні тому +1

    What you're doing is brave. It's nice seeing someone spreading awareness of this epidemic close to home.

  • @MayOdinGuideYou
    @MayOdinGuideYou 8 днів тому +119

    This is the Tyler Oliveira style I fell in love with some years ago! This is raw, talented journalism, amazing editing and storytelling, and most of all, taking risks in conflict areas to tell a powerful story. Keep up the amazing work, Tyler! 👏👏👏
    May I also remind you of the fact that our Native American population in our motherland, the Continent of America before the European Colonizers arrived, was around 15 millions, while the European population in their motherland, the Continent of Europe was around 25 millions.
    Today, Native American population is 15 million, while the European population, in the Continents of America + Europe, is a staggering TWO BILLION! A shockingly sad truth. 🙁
    In my humble opinion, it's about time to decolonize the Colonized lands, and return to rightful owners Native American people.
    Notorious global cardinal crimes the Christian West has committed, and benefited a great deal, such as centuries-long global Slavery & Colonialism had long been over, why on earth is notorious Colonization still lingering on, may I ask? 🤷

    • @supremelyeducated3273
      @supremelyeducated3273 8 днів тому +10

      Spot on.

    • @ohlordy9680
      @ohlordy9680 8 днів тому +37

      He works hard.

    • @thykingdomcome7238
      @thykingdomcome7238 8 днів тому +8

      A gift.

    • @TanyaDavis954
      @TanyaDavis954 8 днів тому +25

      Patron him 😊❤

    • @dearsirormadam20
      @dearsirormadam20 7 днів тому +33

      My jaw dropped as I learnt Native American population in their motherland, the Continent of America before the European Colonizers arrived, was around 15 millions, while the European population in their motherland, the Continent of Europe was around 25 millions.
      Today, Native American population is 15 million, while the European population, in the Continents of America + Europe, is a staggering TWO BILLION.. It is a shockingly sad truth. 😔

  • @ToriHalfon
    @ToriHalfon 10 днів тому +40

    They need to get a new prime minister. Canada is going to shit. Went to Montreal and people were shooting up in public in the broad daylight. I was like “WTF is going on here!”
    Trudeau has ruined Canada

    • @rykerbutler2626
      @rykerbutler2626 9 днів тому +2

      From what I know, we need a better voting system as well, so we don't have guys like Trudeau coming into office

    • @nonstopcooltop
      @nonstopcooltop 8 днів тому

      No matter which party you vote for, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader is in charge. Your political system is fundamentally flawed, and Canada will get worse without widespread awareness to profoundly cynical truths.

    • @modtomodern
      @modtomodern 7 днів тому

      Trudeau has nothing to do with addicts doing drugs. Don't talk stoopid.

    • @PelsckoPolesko
      @PelsckoPolesko 6 днів тому +2

      @@modtomodernhe allowed the laws

    • @BAR475
      @BAR475 День тому

      He’s the cartel leader of Canada 😅

  • @central3425
    @central3425 11 днів тому +19

    Zombie movies have become a reality.

    • @contentKING123
      @contentKING123 10 днів тому

      It's everywhere, UK here same to. What's going on ? It's sad

  • @Th3Watch3r
    @Th3Watch3r 2 дні тому +1

    The way you talked to that woman in the mobility chair was so kind.

  • @Balling_Ballsacks
    @Balling_Ballsacks 11 днів тому +57

    I was on drugs for 5 years, was the hardest time in my life. That time in my life was a blur, always assaulted and beaten. But I’m still alive and kicking, and you read this thinking it’s real as I make a Gojo reference

    • @ShivamDuhan-x5d
      @ShivamDuhan-x5d 11 днів тому

      Send mom, oil up. 😂

    • @jusu7138
      @jusu7138 11 днів тому +3

      my blue eyed princess never came back keep his name out of your mouth

    • @tekklover1489
      @tekklover1489 10 днів тому +1

      Which drugs? What was your drug of choice?
      I hate this broad term

    • @jusu7138
      @jusu7138 10 днів тому

      @@tekklover1489 look up "who is gojo" and tell me you think hes being real

  • @joeoak7090
    @joeoak7090 10 днів тому +10

    TYLER OLIVEIRA IS MORE OF A JOURNALIST THAN ALL OF MAINSTREAM MEDIA.

  • @aidandaosa3467
    @aidandaosa3467 8 днів тому +5

    Love your content Ty,
    Been watching for some time I love how unbiased you are. And how you show the truth everyday people see and mainstream media doesn’t cover.

  • @Happyduck1995
    @Happyduck1995 20 годин тому +1

    As a social worker against all these measures to allow people to use easily without consequences, i can tell you that those who are in favor of safe supply and making drugs use legal aren't in it to help people. They couldn't care less. They have a background in government institutions or other fields with no knowledge of how challenging living like this can be. They lack empathy and are only there to get as much funding from our governments as possible. I have colleagues and even managers who are exactly what I just mentioned. They simply do not care. Unfortunately, they tend to hold the positions of authority.

  • @beardedxj
    @beardedxj 9 днів тому +11

    The lady in the wheel chair, man that was a tear jerker

    • @trentdabs5245
      @trentdabs5245 9 днів тому +1

      Main and Hastings in Vancouver is we're people go to die

  • @SlycocoYT
    @SlycocoYT 11 днів тому +24

    I lived in Vancouver and can confirm that this whole thing is normal.. if you go there you’ll see a bunch of homeless people and druggies.. it’s sad honestly. Along with this, weed and vape stores are EVERYWHERE.

  • @cathrenriddler45
    @cathrenriddler45 11 днів тому +32

    These documentaries get me through. Keep safe out there!

  • @jaywerk8773
    @jaywerk8773 8 днів тому +5

    Tolerance is not empathy it's the opposite

  • @brianpelly6756
    @brianpelly6756 11 днів тому +15

    I've lived in Vancouver my entire life and this has definitely gotten worse. My cousin is down there she has warrants out for her arrest. She's robbed everyone in her family multiple times aswell as other serious crimes, i hope she ends up doing time but every time she gets arrested she's released the next time. our justice system is a joke

    • @dbuc4671
      @dbuc4671 11 днів тому

      Damn it’s impacted your _own family_ ?! That’s really sad i hope ur cousin gets the help she needs

  • @AnnibaleRohlman
    @AnnibaleRohlman 11 днів тому +94

    My main concern is how to survive all of these financial and political crises, especially in light of the US political power scuffle. The government has really called things more difficult for its citizens,but l thank God that I'm favoured with $97,000 every 2 weeks! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church without waiting for the government.God bless America.

    • @Hsbkgsnohnvslggv
      @Hsbkgsnohnvslggv 11 днів тому

      Excuse me for real?, how is that ? I have been struggling financially. How was that possible?

    • @Hsbkgsnohnvslggv
      @Hsbkgsnohnvslggv 11 днів тому

      What is it you do?

    • @AnnibaleRohlman
      @AnnibaleRohlman 11 днів тому

      Oh, yeah. I was able to achieve that with the help of my coach /Mrs Sandra Maria Ferraguti❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @AnnibaleRohlman
      @AnnibaleRohlman 11 днів тому

      She's a licensed broker and successful
      entrepreneur from the state.

    • @AnnibaleRohlman
      @AnnibaleRohlman 11 днів тому

      Her top-notch guidance and expertise on
      digital market changed the game for me.

  • @Patwhheels
    @Patwhheels 11 днів тому +43

    I’ve watched every one of your videos since 200k keep it up Tyler

  • @TheHoney_Badger
    @TheHoney_Badger 9 годин тому

    Thanks for doing the work your doing and bringing awareness. Blessings Brother ❤

  • @Jackshaft
    @Jackshaft 11 днів тому +24

    10:14 this dude somehow has the money to get prescription drugs but I’m working 50 hours a week and buying my prescribed medication makes me wince

    • @Silver_Salvation
      @Silver_Salvation 11 днів тому +1

      I think the guy was lying. No way any real doctor would prescribe fent, its not a medication in any way and it literally rots away your flesh.

    • @j.c.jeggis1818
      @j.c.jeggis1818 6 днів тому +1

      Not so hard to afford drugs when you prioritize them over housing and food and everything else

  • @Inf7cted
    @Inf7cted 11 днів тому +30

    When people say 'get clean,' it often comes with an unspoken question: 'Clean, but to live in what kind of life?' For many struggling with addiction, the prospect of sobriety isn't just about giving up substances; it's about facing a world that feels broken, harsh, and devoid of hope. If the alternative to the high is a life of misery, isolation, or continued struggle, then the choice to stay addicted might feel like the only way to escape the pain, even if only temporarily. The world has fallen hard for so many, and perhaps for some, the high becomes the only glimpse of peace or freedom they can find.

    • @JosephThomas-t3n
      @JosephThomas-t3n 10 днів тому

      Couldn't have it put in words better, no way of going and nobody to even take to a job of I found one and closest convention store is a 2 1/2 hour walk one way . I'm honestly going to tell judge send me to jail when court comes, at least I'll know ill have food every day

    • @supermoleplays
      @supermoleplays 10 днів тому

      Sounds like a bitch made excuse to me tbh

    • @Aquahalic
      @Aquahalic 10 днів тому +4

      realest comment here

    • @JosephThomas-t3n
      @JosephThomas-t3n 10 днів тому +1

      @Inf7cted exactly , what I'm dealing with having car took from tow company when I went to jail . Went 2 days prior to get help but wouldn't start treatment till following week . Don't even have anyone to take me to get food stamps so don't even eat everyday . Honestly waiting for court so I can ask to go to jail...

    • @Inf7cted
      @Inf7cted 10 днів тому +1

      @@JosephThomas-t3n "I’m really sorry to hear what you’re going through. It sounds like you’re in a really tough spot, and I can’t imagine how overwhelming it must feel right now. I just want to say that even though things seem incredibly difficult, you’re not alone in this. Reaching out like you just did shows strength-it’s not easy to open up about struggles like these.
      If it’s possible, I hope you can find someone or a local resource to help you with food stamps or even just a ride to get things sorted. Sometimes there are local food banks, shelters, or outreach programs that can step in during times like this. Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak-it means you’re doing what you can to keep moving forward.
      And as far as the court goes, I hope it leads to something that brings you closer to some stability, not just another cycle. You deserve to have the support to turn things around, and even though I’m just a stranger, I truly believe you’re stronger than you might feel right now. Hang in there, and please don’t give up on yourself."

  • @SEm-ir4qw
    @SEm-ir4qw 11 днів тому +15

    4:39 is a stollen bike. The city is notorious for having bikes stollen left/right and in front of cops bc they can’t do anything about it

  • @therainforest4314
    @therainforest4314 9 годин тому +1

    All who serve WEF/WHI and Google are harming humanity.
    The RCMP have always been Brownshirts, and now they're Brownshirts for WEF, not humanity.

  • @MarkReviews
    @MarkReviews 11 днів тому +10

    You can’t come in to look at it…but you can use a table and do your thing.
    Wild.

  • @CAZEGAMING
    @CAZEGAMING 11 днів тому +12

    hi tyler love ur vids

    • @XoTwodG
      @XoTwodG 11 днів тому

      hi caze i love you, daddy 😛😛🥰🥰🤤🌈🌈🤤🤤🤤❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @gbp3616
    @gbp3616 11 днів тому +14

    Very important video.. thanks for doing this

  • @dylanmaniatakes
    @dylanmaniatakes День тому

    Brother these are hard to watch and im sure they are hard to make. You are absolutely doing Gods work (if thats your thing) your not taking sides, your not judging your just giving the truth. I dont just mean this video. I got recommend one of your other videos and ive now watched 5 or something. Your an absolute breath of fresh air in journalism. Stay safe and please keep up the work.