Eric Wood Zhelka

Former Oak Bay Councillor, Professional Engineer, Genealogist, and great dad (so I'm told). Re-posts are not endorsement.

[Eric Wood Zhelka @EricZhelka]

The latest declaration of aboriginal title:
https://t.co/f0wEpjWFwE
This includes nearly all of Metro Vancouver:
https://t.co/NqgHIj6o8C
Reaction from BC MLAs:
https://t.co/c5rqO0OpnO
#OakBay #bcpoli

[Keith Wilson @ikwilson]

Most BC homeowners have no idea: your "fee simple" property is almost certainly overlapped by one of the 200+ unresolved Aboriginal title claims.

Courts are now declaring Aboriginal title over private lands (e.g., Cowichan 2025 ruling).

Here is a link to a Govt website where you can see if your land title is being claimed by First Nations: https://t.co/adBgMLxo4K
#BCLandClaims #KnowYourTitle

[Eric Wood Zhelka @EricZhelka]

@DistrictOakBay This is very inconvenient and does not contribute to #publicengagement

[District of Oak Bay @DistrictOakBay]

Swing by the Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay Recreation Centre (1975 Bee Street) tomorrow January 8 between 4-7 pm for a drop-in information session on the progress on Carnarvon Park! See current designs: https://t.co/NlTQEbKcvM

This is a park for the future, so bring your kids!

[District of Oak Bay @DistrictOakBay]

🚧 With over 7 km of underground infrastructure replaced and 21,000 metres squared of road rehabilitation - and so much more - 2025 saw a continued commitment to infrastructure.

Learn more in our 2025 year in review: https://t.co/6b5huHJTrI

[District of Oak Bay @DistrictOakBay]

📣 The agenda is live for this Thursday Special Council Meeting starting at 7:00 P.M.

See the full agenda and livestream information at: https://t.co/dujKzJ7w6S

[Dr. Leslyn Lewis @LeslynLewis]

When Liberal Budget 2025 calls a digital program “generationally transformative,” Canadians deserve to know exactly what that means, and how it will reshape their rights, their democracy, and the integrity of the nation.

This budget sets in motion changes to your life in fundamental ways. Under this new digital framework:

You will see national infrastructure begin shifting from physical assets like bridges and power grids to AI networks, data centres, and emerging digital ID systems that govern access to services.

You may experience your economic activity being redefined, as your data, behaviour, and digital interactions become counted as part of Canada’s capital assets and GDP.

You will eventually spend money differently as the government moves towards programmable digital currency to control when, where, and how your funds can be used, and even expiring if not spent.

You will be tracked more closely, as your purchases, travel patterns, and even your carbon footprint become part of a centralized ledger that monitors real-time interactions.

You will see ownership replaced with access, as government and corporations move toward systems where you rent, subscribe, or log in, where Gen-Z's should forget about ever owning a home, products, or tools outright.

I warned five years ago that this shift was coming, and now the foundation for it is being laid.

My hope is that this serves as a wake-up call for Canadians to become more engaged in our public life, because the future of our rights, our democracy, and our national identity will depend on your consent.

[Adam Stirling 11am-3pm Weekdays @Adam_Stirling]

ICYMI: LONG WAY TO GO.

The CRD’s Environmental Services committee received a report today outlining a 1% reduction in the region’s Greenhouse Gas emissions since 2022, leading to a cumulative reduction of 11% below 2007 levels (the region has a target of a 61% reduction below 2007 levels by 2038).

Staff was kind enough to point out that on a per capita basis the CRD is about 30% below 2007 levels (better than 11% but still far short of 61%)

#yyj

[Marc Nixon @MarcNixon24]

WATCH: David Eby promising reconciliation would never touch private property.

Fast-forward: the courts just did and homeowners are getting letters saying their land may no longer be theirs.

If you voted for him this one’s on you. 🏠💥🇨🇦

[District of Oak Bay @DistrictOakBay]

❗Oak Bay Fire Department's non-emergency line will be undergoing maintenance today starting at 5:00 p.m. Work is anticipated to take 30 minutes to complete.

☎️ If you need to make a non-emergency call during this work, call Oak Bay Recreation Centre's main line at: 250-595-7946

[Eric Wood Zhelka @EricZhelka]

Enlisted 1943-03-31 Flying Officer with RCAF Demob 1945-09-20 Thanks Dad! Ad astra #RemembranceDay #oakbay

[Eric Wood Zhelka @EricZhelka]

Hey #OakBay Always a good time to check your own and your family's emergency preparedness.

And here's more info:
https://t.co/haRXTaPo3i
#yyj @DistrictOakBay

[PreparedBC @PreparedBC]

Know how to protect yourself during an earthquake. If you have a walker or wheelchair: Lock (your breaks), Cover & Hold On. Then practice!

Thurs Oct 20 at 10:20 am, join over 1+ million for the Great BC Shakeout Earthquake drill.

Register Now!
https://t.co/VCSgTcHLpJ

[Eric Wood Zhelka @EricZhelka]

Hey #oakbay, It's not too late to get involved in Oak Bay's Coolkit program - neighbours working with neighbours solving climate change...
https://t.co/yI2N8DdBjD

[Eric Wood Zhelka @EricZhelka]

Hey #OakBay re: compost.
In addition to Kitchen Organic Waste (fruit and vegetable scraps, etc), we can now throw in the green bin Yard & Garden Waste! Details on link below.
Enabler for Citizen's Coolkit on Climate Change https://t.co/ziVELFZoJN
@DistrictOakBay @OakBayNews

[Eric Wood Zhelka @EricZhelka]

So happy to join in support & celebration of culture & reconciliation! #SouthIslandPowwow2022 @SongheesNation #oakbay

[Lisa McPhail @LPysmenny]

A beautiful day to gather with community and witness the South Island Powwow. #SouthIslandPowwow2022

[Kris Nichols @KrisNichols26]

Oak Bay groups host election all-candidates meeting focused on reconciliation – Oak Bay News https://t.co/1xHBTRgPv9

[Eric Wood Zhelka @EricZhelka]

A good update provided on the Province & #UBCM looking to reform various LG financing tools re: "Ensuring Local Government Financial Resiliency-Today’s Recovery and Tomorrow’s New Economy"
https://t.co/Fb6I7YXFga
#ubcm2022 #oakbay

[UBCM @UBCM]

Workshops on the agenda this afternoon at #UBCM22:
☑️ Modernizing BC's Emergency Management Legislation
☑️ Community Child Care Creation in BC
☑️ Role of Local Governments in Supporting Seniors
☑️ Lessons from an Atmospheric River: Insights for Local Governments

[Municipal Finance Authority of BC @mfaofbc]

Congratulations to the winners of @UBCM's Community Excellence Awards! #UBCM22 MFA is proud to support the innovation and collaboration of local governments across the province and is the sponsor of the Asset Management award category. Congratulations to the @DistrictOakBay team!

[District of Oak Bay @DistrictOakBay]

It's time to make the switch to reusable bags!

Council has adopted a Bylaw to prevent businesses in Oak Bay from offering single-use plastic bags. The Bylaw will take effect in November 24, 2022 to give businesses time to adjust. Learn more at: https://t.co/fYTHzOcJri

[Eric Wood Zhelka @EricZhelka]

Sincere condolences at this very sad news.
The Queen is dead. Long live the King.
#oakbay #yyj

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s monarch for the past 70 years, has died aged 96 https://t.co/nuFdc3PV49

[Eric Wood Zhelka @EricZhelka]

So happy to join with @Camosun celebrating the Convocation of 3 cohorts of students. Well done all! @DistrictOakBay #OakBay #yyz

[Dr. Lane Trotter @CamosunPrez]

Third and final day of convocation at @Camosun with grads from Arts & Science and Trades & Tech. Be action-oriented. Be effective. Make an impact and transform our world. Congratulations! #camosungrad