Science
GIS Heroes in The Geography of Hope: David Yarnold on Transformative Stories Behind Technology
David Yarnold has authored many impactful stories, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. As the…
Mapping Human Footprint: Uncovering the Hidden Impact on Ecosystems in Canada
As human activities increasingly transform ecosystems, the pressure on biodiversity across Canada is growing. The diverse geography of the second-largest…
Canada’s 2023 Wildfires Released More Carbon in 5 Months Than Annual Fossil Fuel Emissions of Russia or Japan
We know Canada experienced its most destructive wildfire season ever in 2023, which single handedly drove a nearly a quarter of increase…
Interview: Overcoming BIM Barriers and Advancing Construction Standards in Canada
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is revolutionizing the construction industry globally, yet Canada faces unique challenges in adopting this technology more…
Future technological trends: A Canadian Perspective from LiDAR CANEX 2024
At LiDAR CANEX 2024, a LiDAR panel of experts from different sectors discussed the latest and upcoming trends and services…
Who are 2023 GEO SDG Award Winners?
Earth Observations for the Sustainable Development Goals (EO4SDG) launched the GEO SDG (Sustainability Development Goals) award in 2019 with the…
Canadian Geospatial Digest September 18th, 2023
Satellite Technology and Real-Time Water Sampling Enhance Blue-Green Algae Research in Alberta Two pioneering Canadian drone companies collaborate to fight…
Canada is Moving in 2025 – Canada’s New Reference Frame NATRF2022
As GPS technology constantly evolves and the North American continent deforms, a modernization of our geodetic reference frames to accurately…