Happy Canada Day from the GeoGeek Community!
TweetAs most of us GeoGeeks know, GIS takes its roots from a Canadian, Dr. Roger Tomlinson and the industry has much history and legacy from north of 49. So today we are glad to wish all of Canada a...
View ArticleThe top 10 worst reasons to call 911 – no WiFi??
TweetSome fun stuff coming out at year end, case in point, how about a Top 10 style list of the worst reasons to dial 911. From BC, Canada, the annual post that revisits the worst reported calls that...
View ArticleCanada’s Launches a Search for the National Bird Project
TweetWow, as a Canadian I was surprised to find out that Canada doesn’t actually have an “official” national bird! Yes indeed… like me, i bet you likely suspected it was the Canadian goose or perhaps...
View ArticleLooking for Real World Commercial Drone Apps and Uses? Head to Canada!
TweetEver wonder when will commercial drone activity become a reality in the US and also at the same time wonder why Canada is so much further ahead? According to this fine read from Popular Science it...
View ArticleCanadian Geomatics Industry Generates 19,000 Jobs, $2+ Billion to the Economy
TweetNatural resources Canada recently released details of an assessment of the state of geomatics in Canada Some key and interested findings shared by the report include: There are 2450 firms that...
View ArticleEsri Canada Wants You to Become a GIS Ambassador
Are you ambassador material? Have you got game and are you passionate about teaching others? Geospatial professionals, educators & students encouraged to help youth develop problem-solving skills...
View Article2015 Canada Federal Election Results Story Map
Recall that Esri released a story map prior to the 2015 Canadian election sharing the results and associated color-themed maps from previous elections. Well, on the heels of the 2015 Canadian Federal...
View ArticleTEDx Talks – Cyclist creates GPS Doodles with Garmin GPS + Strava
We all love Ted talks right? If you haven’ watched one lately I urge you to give it a go, particularly a Ted talk from your local area. You never really know what kind of amazing things and people are...
View ArticleNRCan releases Canadian Geomatics Environmental Scan Findings
The the findings of the Canadian Geomatics Environmental Scan and Value Study are now available for download. The report looks at: What is geospatial information (GI) and why is it important?...
View ArticleSo, What is it Like to Attend a world-leading GIS Education Program
COGS, you’ve likely heard of it, or perhaps you know of it as the Center of Geographical Sciences. COGS has become well known in GIS EDU circles as a world-class institution. Students from all over the...
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