“I’ve got to get this right.” It is a thought that surfaces again and again in geospatial work. A surveyor checks a control point one more time. A hydrographer reviews depth measurements knowing a small […]
If you work with geospatial data in Canada, you have likely heard the phrase “CSRS modernization” more often over the past few years. Sometimes it comes up in discussions about reference frames, sometimes in relation […]
Summerside’s city council has voted against a proposed bylaw change that would have designated parts of the community as flood plain and coastal overlay zones. The decision followed a well-attended council meeting that drew about […]
Canada speaks often and proudly about its role in space. The country invests in cutting edge Earth observation missions and supports astronauts who take part in international exploration efforts. Yet behind this national ambition sits […]
The Canadian Space Agency has opened a new call for expressions of interest for a project known as the Quantum Communications and Networking Demonstrator. The call is part of a growing effort to prepare for […]
People open maps on their phones every day to check a route, locate a place, or understand what surrounds them. It feels simple, but a long history stands behind that moment. The journey to modern […]
When two strong communities with a shared purpose come together, something special happens. That’s what led to the creation of Digital Built Ontario, a new volunteer-run, non-profit that grew out of the merger between dbNCR […]
North America is undergoing a significant shift in how geographical positions are defined. Both Canada and the United States are moving away from NAD83 (North American Datum of 1983), a system introduced in the 1980s […]