Exploring Canada's Largest Tent City

[@PhilipSoloTV]

This the energy I’m coming with all 2021. Happy holidays buckos

[@fever_spike]

Thanks, Philip-same to you and yours!

[@No1_Inpa_Ticular]

They need treatment. It's sad that society looks down on Suboxone and Subutex but treatment programs using these help so many. Combined with federal programs to get people off the streets are the way

[@xanderbrindle]

Thank you my man. Posting this to reddit. Hopefully it'll get you some attention for what you're doing. If you want to help get this post more visibility check out this link and upvote: www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/khwc9s/exploring_canadas_largest_tent_city Edit: post is going strong. You're at 30 upvotes. If things go well, this video will go viral.

[@KB-ip6ji]

After these last couple vids you've put up, Im thinking I might have to sign up for this patreon thing. You have a wonderful mix of fkn shenanigans and pure goodness of the heart and I'd be happy to support the good vibes you're putting out 💌 Merry Christmas to you and your funky family you've got out there !💥

[@leavemea-lone7566]

Business mail account, serious?

[@BizzmarkBajimbus]

Phillip out here just trying to change the world one scoop at a time

[@Dr.ZoidbergPhD]

@The Rat God and a sprinkle of Bucko

[@hacefrio7109]

Lmao you said it best "One scoop at a time"

[@soyburglar77]

We need more humans like him. Dude really seems to have a genuinely good heart.

[@bornblessed6118]

Scoop by scoop

[@closetoinsanityproductions6732]

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[@Lionslaysleeping]

Ever since Phil broke up with his girl, I feel like he's been soul searching for love in this world. It's amazing being a part of your journey brother, hang in there.

[@OWA_Freerunning]

He used to do these things long before too.

[@KyLesCaster]

Phil's motivation doesn't come from his breakup months ago lol. He's always been doing this.

[@liamregan4975]

He jus tryna be a good dude I feel like. He’s got what he’s looking for: himself(and us🥺)

[@oldestgregg2919]

Absolutely. Hes been vocal in it anyways but you can see it for sure

[@sockearsstocks2390]

You have the fantastic skill of honest affirmation when you’re talking to different kinds of people. Really rare .

[@JordanBean12345]

Philip looks like the richest homeless guy ever.

[@chikato7106]

Hobo Chique

[@armandvalcourt3836]

usuing misseries of others

[@peachblossom3663]

remember: you're always closer to being broke than you are to suddenly become a millionaire, let us have empathy towards the less fortunate.

[@MotricMedulation]

We’re gonna get you back in the algorithm bucko.

[@toula6312]

Y’all did it

[@Rxuni]

fr I cant stop watching. about half way done with his entire channel

[@Ookleton]

Another banger. also barbed wire in a bucket is a sick band name.

[@MoneyDrugsMurder]

Wanted to give you a like but your at a perfect 69

[@a.b.4052]

Thats too long of a name. It needs to be Barbed Bucket or Wired Bucket.

[@lefloch9983]

Sounds like an early myspace era deathcore band

[@michaelwurtzburger5349]

Baked good in a box I thought was a good one

[@Morbid99]

Your comment made me audibly laugh

[@sandeepkrishna5096]

This dude deserves better. His ideas are original and he puts in honest effort only to get screwed over by the algorithm or whatever you want to call it. I'll find your channel and watch your videos eventhough I don't get a single notification when he uploads. Keep up the good work Phil.

[@josephallen19]

Good job, man.

[@WhoGotSoulHere]

Didnt expect to see you here! cool. Defeneatly agree that Philip is doing some good stuff, his videos often make me think. Just like this one did. Cant wait to see your next video Joe!

[@reedgfx435]

Ayyyeee I love your channel Joe.

[@cedb3360]

Ow Hey JOe! Hey bring Phillip for a trip!

[@MaximumPasta]

Joes here trying to get some tips for his camp shelter xD

[@bigboss3314]

Love the videos joe

[@pwenkojammy2894]

"I like garbage and I like camping" well alight then

[@Turquoise_Shores]

Absolute king

[@billb2132]

i can relate

[@idoguterbaum706]

The neighbors kid

[@NameLoading...PleaseWait]

His boss was assassinated by the Mossad

[@10klikeanonimbalikwxc14]

He was high af

[@amirasydnor]

This channel is so nostalgic youtube it’s great to see

[@basil6060]

Hey bucko just wanted to say that binging your videos has just gotten me through a week of crippling depression. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@leoelliondeux]

Hang in there bud, things will get better, I promise.

[@TheMinimart619]

black face guy treading a fine line lmfao

[@DR3WSAL3M]

The color of your skin doesn’t matter. Here let me change skin color real quick.

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

I read it as "black guy" I thought that was a black guy lmao.

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

@@zwickflixproductions4379 I really didn't pay attention..something about environment equally huh? I'm sleepy

[@rainingwhite9352]

Bruh forreal lol

[@deeuz5230]

there didn’t really seem to be a connection between what he was saying and black facing. He coulda accomplished the same thing without being hella disrespectful.

[@Mossfaerie]

This is heart-breaking. Thanks for doing shit like this, Philip. You're a very good person and the fact that you didn't try to speak for other people and actually did the thing nobody ever does- just listen- means so much. Thank you.

[@madtiboysen5397]

Hey!

[@devin8215]

interesting reason for blackface lmaoo

[@intotheunknown8774]

“Lets see em try to cancel that guy” - best line ever.

[@IHeardGravityKills]

How does one cancel when one cancelled him self Haha

[@Alesanascreamokid]

"You always find treasure, people are wastefull" my guy said it

[@danthaman94]

this is a great vid dude, your candor and respect for people shines in these types of vids. nothing preachy, no savior complex, no fake charity bullshit, just providing insight. hunter s thompson x louis theroux type shit.

[@NYGJMAP]

That guy in blackface bro WHAT😂😂😂😂😂

[@adamey5935]

My girlfriend is a drug tester at a harm reduction site on Hastings. They were responsible for 70% of all the tests in BC last year. We need immediate emergency funding to deal with this overdose epidemic and provide adequate basic services for these folks that are being overlooked by society.

[@harmoneyes]

What drugs are they testing on her?

[@donwan7817]

Just wanna say, what I like about you Phil is that no matter who you're with or who you're talking to.. you're always the same person. Shows that you're always being honest and being yourself. A great quality to have.

[@AutomanicJack]

the "reward" poster was for the sasquatch. the hunters came by postering the streets

[@captainbarbossa5325]

my god that is greasy

[@vs89vs]

Great work Phil! This is the raw and gritty investigative journalism the world needs. Most media refuses to cover topics like this and if they do, they just cover it from a surface level with the intent to put their own spin on it. You go right to the source and give a real view into these issues and you do it without any agenda or aim to influence, but simply to document and show things as they are. It's quite refreshing and hope you keep doing segments like these!

[@hydratedking3284]

I’m really digging the new uploads. It’s very classic Phillip. Oh, and pizza 73 hides the dips under the wings!!!

[@BD-zg7is]

I am without a job but am INCREDIBLY lucky to have family that will support me for a bit. We are all of these people, they are humans just like us. Thank you for this video. I am beyond thankful that I have a bed to sleep in INSIDE. I have hot water. DON'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED. I honestly want to volunteer and help others after this. We are all humans.

[@F3tchKitty]

Yes!!!! Thanks for talking about this.

[@CourtGino]

Courtney from Ontario here - Similar situations in Toronto, just disguised more. You are doing great things Phillip. Society is in better hands with you in it. Thank you for your scoops and for raising awareness♥️

[@johanneswielenga6902]

Great job Phil, you are on the come-up, I can feel it!!!

[@eggbeater1682]

The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it’s connection. Thanks Philip for making this video

[@erockg9139]

That homeless guy who said he liked garbage sounded EXACTLY like something Charlie from always sunny would say 😂

[@scarletbegonias3372]

Phillip, you really do good work; you really do. You don't just sit around doing videos about other peoples' videos; you actually do original content and you put your heart into it and offer some insight. Keep it up, dude!

[@rileylewisdolan]

Great video man. I love the compassion you show and point to the systemic problem. So many people hate homeless people but they don't hate the root causes of homelessness or the politicians keeping it that way.

[@AlexAndTaylor7]

I love the editing and flow of this video. The content is wonderful and respectful as well. Great job Phil

[@cookinggleeful]

I really like this unflinching yet compassionate look at the realities of what being homeless actually looks like. I like that you put the leg work in and actually go in and meet the people who are affected. We're all just human, thank you for reminding us of that.

[@aubrey5505]

I’m happy we have someone like you out there making these videos, someone who cares.

[@callofdutylova18]

cant feed the geese bread m8

[@minimoman432]

y

[@callofdutylova18]

@@minimoman432 not good for them but hey that geese be fancy af with that qwoisaaant

[@Chaoitcme]

@@minimoman432 There is no nutritional value in bread that birds can take out. All it will do is cause birds to get fat and have a number of health issues.

[@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467]

Plus the bread was intended for the homeless.

[@orangie8942]

That works on two levels for this bullshit video haha

[@nickpurdy69]

This is the fucking best philanthropist content. I know youve been hurting this year but these people need you and we need this content. Stay strong scooper

[@profoundwanderer1441]

Just started watching your shit, after seeing the K&S interview. Awesome, keep up the good work. Vice will hit you up in no time. 👍

[@WhaddupImTopher]

You warm my heart on this chilly morning Philip. I strive for your courage and openness.

[@Murtok258]

yet another eye opener. I'm grateful for you and how fortunate I have been in my life. thanks Philip u rock

[@meganreaS]

Thank you for covering this. Real stuff that will effect

[@OB.x]

"Your habit isn't my responsiblity, get a job junkie" -society. Done and done. Been supporting my habit as a functional heroin addict for over a decade. Althought I've never met another user that had a full time job, I'm probably one of the few exceptions out there. Whenever I get laid off for the holidays (like I am now, I stop using, or cut by significantly). I refuse to make my habit everyone elses problem. if i had to do it again at 16....? probably. wouldn't recommend it!

[@Alesanascreamokid]

why would you do it again if you dont reccommend it? im just curious

[@mickeyromero9233]

Your fighting your body everyday and I think you will be stronger as time goes by..happy holidays

[@chatman4998]

@Andrew Johnson it’s not their addiction will eventually take over and ruin everything

[@IamVury]

Wow I actually got reccomended this in my feed. Hopefully your videos will be reccomend and in the notifications box philip!!! Love it.

[@evanwallace4510]

It's about time KZbin gave me a notification for your video. Philipsolo fan for life, thanks for the great uploads bucko

[@dynamicdingus]

This is why this man is my fav youtuber. Realist, most humble and funny creator on the platform.

[@codyhoule11]

Happy holidays phil we all see the grind and we are riding that scoop wave baby

[@sherifferror7934]

Excellent and insightful video. Thanks dude.

[@hookedmediacarstech1419]

It’s sad how people think that some homeless people who suffer from addiction deserve to suffer

[@wordsretainpower6250]

I'm an ex addict. While yes no one deserves to have their tent taken away...but if you're an addict you deserve to suffer. It comes with the territory. I deserved the suffering I went through. I deserved the suffering it took to get better... When you do drugs you suffer...your family suffers. It creates a web of suffering. Finding Accountability is when an addict can actually get better.

[@hookedmediacarstech1419]

@@wordsretainpower6250no deserves suffering they need help but they don’t have the money to get help

[@wordsretainpower6250]

@@hookedmediacarstech1419 that’s a very ignorant outlook on addiction.

[@UnFAYmoose]

Happy solstice phil! I work for a homeless shelter here in Calgary and we have some small tent cities too. Every day we are trying to find a solution but it isnt easy. People are complex. Everyone has a different support that they are needing and varying degrees of trauma. It gives me hope though, that the stigma is getting smaller in some ways and I think its briging us closer to our goal of helping people. Great vid!

[@PonchoANS7]

Cap the price of housing. Canada and the US have some insane housing prices. A lot of middle-class people will soon find themselves in a similar situation as the tent city residents if this keeps up.

[@curbyourshi1056]

Homeless people with drug habits can't afford capped price housing. All addicts want is to be looked after. Tent cities are minimum effort and people chuck stuff at you.

[@PonchoANS7]

@@curbyourshi1056 How did you think they became homeless? Why do you think they turned to drugs? It can happen to anyone. One day, all's fine. The next, you can't afford rent. Now you're on the streets. Now, drugs and alcohol are all that can numb you to your situation. You have the typical, bullshit take that you only need to look a tiny bit deeper to change.

[@curbyourshi1056]

@@PonchoANS7 Various, complicated reasons. That's why there's never an easy solution.

[@cactus3796]

i know that youtube is not pushing your videos but i just want to say that we all really appreciate the effort you put into your videos and how you cover topics that literally no one else talks about and how you think critically. Your channel is one of my favourites :D stay safe!

[@GS619_]

love this. Quality content

[@PlantsAndInsects]

Of all of your content that I've watched up to this video, I've got to say, the videos where you dig into real-life issues are by far my favourite.

[@Tretrebonghits]

"Well hey there bud! Welcome to Tent City! Now can you please give me your wallet?" "I'd rather not.." "Oh, ok. Sorry bout that.. have a nice day!" -Most Aggressive robber/ Drug Addict in Canada

[@jeffjefferson6194]

I thought that your profile picture was a hair on my screen

[@ScodaWithLime]

@@jeffjefferson6194 lmaoo I just had the same problem I tried to get it off twice hahahah

[@meggiemegggs]

We have this in Hamilton Ontario now. Thank you for shining light on this Philip. I wish I could do something to help. I cook for them every other week with an org called Keeping 6 but I wish there was more I could effing do. Rips up my heart, with winter coming. ESP because it’s sooo much colder here than out west where u are. Brothers and sisters suffering out here :(

[@Ty4Tiberius]

The drug use is insane. It’s really depressing that this is everywhere in the world. Like there are so many rich people out there and then there’s so many ppl living like this. It’s just hard to fathom.

[@kdoeone]

It's like this on every town in bc. Needles everywhere. Junkies and useless people fill the country

[@trishakootenhayoo5512]

Thanks for shedding light on this subject. You are absolutely right there is no clear cut solution to help the situation

[@ricorodriguez3078]

This guy deserves 1 million subscribers asap. I feel like he's not only doing it for views but he actually cares ,

[@toyup88]

Great video Phil! As a long time viewer and fellow Vancouverite, I appreciate you getting the message out there.

[@jamieisfierce]

2:16 for a moment I thought they had a goose farm and the food tent was the butchery

[@Jake-gp4jf]

phillip! I've loved your content for years! please keep it up, you have such a unique view on stuff and a great personality. Keep it up bucko!

[@heflar]

that's disgusting that they got 51 million to get rid of them, they could have easily given them all Universal Basic Income for much less than that and these people would be in a better position to help themselves!

[@KaninTuzi]

I like UBI, but the U(niversal) part is quite important for that concept to work. You can't have city workers make judgement calls about who needs monthly pay just based on whether the person lives in a tent or not.

[@Riddlington]

I hope this isn't taken as an insult, but this is definitely a return to form of what got me into Philip's videos in the first place. The complete lack of judgment makes videos like these really immersive and eye opening. Thanks for doing what you do

[@johanneswielenga6902]

Yo Phil, your patreon link is not working!

[@ALLdoughVARGAS]

Philip is really good at talking to crazy people. it's an Art. He doesn't trigger them or tell them em he doesn't understand. he just listens and treats them like humans. respect 🙌

[@wazzuppoo]

why didn’t i get a notification

[@dannyboi7695]

Cause you aint in the scoop

[@austin4330]

We love the scoop that Phil gives us. Never a disappoints. Always showing new aspects of so many different humans in our world.

[@infowarriorone]

Tent cities are all over Toronto too, like never before.

[@stephen9609]

Come on, I would hardly describe them as "cities". I live near Trinity Bellwoods, and there are approximately 35 tents across the entire park. And everyone else still goes there and enjoys the rest of the park. There are a few more encampments at places like Alexandra Park. But hardly would call them cities...

[@CSagan710]

In the US most towns have "Big Trash Day", it's like spring cleaning where they will take anything from the side of the road whether its in a bin or not. I lived in a pretty wealthy neighborhood, my family wasn't poor but we weren't as wealthy as those around us. You can imagine how wasteful people in wealthy neighborhoods can be. My dad used to go around on big trash day and collect every decent thing people threw out, especially targeting aluminum such as that found in lawn chairs (not cans). He would recycle all the aluminum at the scrap-yard and pocket like $200-300, then go on to sell the rest of the stuff at the flea market and pocket a few hundred more. He had schedules for big trash pickup and would move onto the next town when it was their turn. He wasn't homeless living on the street, had a normal job, and us 4 kids went to school and were well-fed everyday; He was just super resourceful and knew how to make a quick buck. Early on it was weird, but more and more people started doing it as the years passed, and the friends that came around my house realized how much cool shit could be found and even started doing it themselves. He was like the hipster of trash-picking, doing it way before it was cool, now you're lucky to find anything worth picking for.

[@robertbrown6566]

Love ya bud, keep up the good work!

[@CharlotteKandy]

I love these videos. Videos like this i think will bring you back on youtube. Because I know no other youtuber that does what you do in your way! And it all helps them and our communities to educate

[@PunTimesWithNeil]

Modern day hoovervilles welcome to great depression pt 2

[@steelguts777]

thank you phillip for shedding light on this issue and giving back to your community. as a canadian seeing this makes me sad but you're doing more than premier kenney's been doing nowadays

[@oourdumb]

That dude was honest, "the life" .. he is referring to life as a drug addict. They all are. The reality, as sad as it may be, is that nobody has a responsibility to these people, and compassion will likely not save them either. Drug addicts have children to.

[@Day-ZDuke]

It’s funny, because the real truth of the situation is that society as a whole, ideally, would have a responsibility to help these people If only for the reason that it benefits society as a whole. The damage to property, the medical costs, the jailing, even just the eyesore of it all. But people living this way end up being hugely financially draining to the system as a whole. For each person that was stable and “healthy”, they can then support themselves and contribute to society instead of utilizing social services / tax dollars

[@oourdumb]

@@Day-ZDuke "Society as a whole" "Ideally". Two assumptions you make that are incorrect. 1. "Society as a whole" is BS. Society is fragmented, it is not a whole. 2. "Ideally". You look at the world through a lense of ideology.

[@Day-ZDuke]

@@oourdumb ...okay, thanks for your great insights. But “society” does refer to the collective of humanity, and I said “ideally” because that would be ideal. But obviously the world isn’t all rainbows and sunshine. I was just making a broad statement which, by most reasonable people, would be understood as exactly that But you seem to be able to understand my worldview, lack of knowledge, and primitive idealistic mindset from a couple sentences. Appreciate the wisdom, slick

[@oourdumb]

@@Day-ZDuke "by most reasonable people, would be understood as exactly that " That's exactly my point, it's a feel good sentiment that isn't based in reality at all. Just out crying your alignment to the tribal ideological majority. The reality is, these people DO NOT WANT YOUR HELP. This man straight up said he chose the life and he was happy with his choice. You try to push your idea of what a good and happy life is on to other people and completely forget that they have the agency to CHOOSE FOR THEMSELVES!!!!

[@oourdumb]

@Russ Ingram Everything you think and say is correct, you've bested me sir. I suppose that is why you're the professor of everything at the university of the universe.

[@kyra9547]

I walked by strathcona park all the time on my way to work over the summer... looking at how massive it had grown really shocked me. Thanks for showing us around Phil

[@gangstaflamingo]

Already know this gonna be a good one

[@derail519]

I’m so grateful of the help I’m getting from family and CMHA! These videos are fantastic! Keep up the good work Philip!

[@amormori4326]

last guy was woke. christ, people need to realize it's deeper than just homelessness.

[@bojangles322]

lot of excuses for his own actions sounds to me

[@alejandrorobles6865]

@@bojangles322 if you ever go through any adiction you will learn that just sheer force of will wont get you out, you need a way to phisically block whatever you are adicted to.

[@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467]

Last guy was the channel owner.

[@amormori4326]

@Bird Dawg I know what can cause it. My point is that some people think it's as easy as "just get a job".

[@amormori4326]

@@ryanc9432 If you don't want to care then don't, but I think the ones that want to change deserve a chance.

[@rokkstar64]

i appreciate what you do for humanity

[@Jack-zj1ug]

Phillip is my spirit animal

[@KilpatrickProductions]

These videos are really important! I provided outreach support to our homeless camp "Camp Love" in Brantford, Ontario. When they were being evicted people began setting their homes on fire with them inside. Homelessness is a cycle thats hard to break without somebody willling to help knowing that you'll most likely fail. Its hard to break the cycle of homelessness and it often takes several attempts. These people are trapped and need help

[@jordanlewis4781]

I’ve never been this early 👀

[@TheGravityTime]

These type of videos are some of my favorites from you, Phil.

[@spacecase7504]

Philip to reach 1mil subs in 2021!

[@devereauxemerson380]

Saint Philip Solo aka Saint Solo. You are a different breed of human, my friend. I admire you, and your heart.

[@jjay75]

This kind of gonzo journalism is completely unique on KZbin

[@thelongestsword]

Love your work Philip, you are the type of person we need more of in this world

[@blahblorp9015]

the last dude said it best.... homelessness isnt solved because people make money off of it. people think their governments care about them but they dont. they care about whatever lines their pockets. the guy just told you the got billions of dollars to "solve" the homeless issue but what did they actually do? nothing. then when they get another lump sum of cash what do you think they will do then? nothing. do the math.

[@jcadriana9033]

A few months back, they moved the majority of people from Oppenheimer into hotels (like the Howard Johnson on Granville) But some people don’t want to live by the rules. They prefer to live outside. There are so many programs and help for disadvantaged people in Vancouver. They do have choices.

[@silkyjohnson4519]

It just blows my mind how careless they are with their syringes. They could at least put them in something and not just throw them on the ground. Even homeless people should have respect enough for other people to not expose them to used needles. Its disgusting.

[@jcadriana9033]

No doubt ! It’s crazy

[@Katerpillar_]

I’ve never done heroin but I’m fairly certain you’re not in a headspace to be thinking about biomedical safety

[@silkyjohnson4519]

@@Katerpillar_ I've done heroin quite a few times. I always disposed of the syringes. The least they could do it put them in a can and squish it.

[@Christian-xo8hu]

I love how you said "If you have a nice comfy bed OR couch to sleep on tonight..." Because I sleep on the living room couch, and it's actually quite comfortable! COUCH GANG De Langley con Amor (From Langley with Love

[@FallOutBoyMarc]

Meanwhile, not in America

[@satiregoat41]

Yeah, America just puts them in jail instead

[@TonyByrneIreland]

Thanks for providing amazing content

[@ErikOlsvold]

I'm so early this video doesn't show up on your channel. Just in my sub box

[@SD-oi9gr]

Addiction is one hell of a ride. The best way to beat it is to never risk it. Everybody think they’ve got it under control but it only takes one bump and you let your guard down. Then before you know it you are clucking for the next fix as your world falls apart around you.

[@GlassKraken]

You shouldve named this "Intensity in Tent City"

[@Pandalover1982]

These are your best kind of videos Philip. I really like them cause they're human and informative

[@Artofficial1986]

canadian taxpayers are obligated to pay for these peoples drugs

[@steve8t2]

At the end you say maybe we don't have the answer, but you already gave the answer at the start - compassion and a place to stay.