Twitter gives us unlimited access to another spatial realm-for the time being- in the spirit of our exponentially rapid development of and engagement with social media. I think Twitter can be the best thing that’s […]
I had the opportunity to attend URISA Ontario’s (Urban and Regional Information Systems Association) Be Spatial ’13 event held in Hamilton on May 7, 2013. The ‘Google Geospatial Solutions – More Than Just Maps’ presentation […]
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 and the following Friday in Toronto, I had the privilege of attending a conference on the development of urban centres and their current and growing issues of the future. The […]
The recent publication of the ‘Canadian Geomatics Community Strategy “White Paper” and Scenarios’ has added another perspective toward furthering the development of geomatics and the use of spatial data in Canada. The “purpose is to provide […]
We decided to update our list of events and conferences that might be of interest to the geomatics community for 2013 so here it is. Conferences and geomatics events are good for your career health. […]
After successfully completing my first year at Ryerson University in Toronto, I wanted to share some thoughts about my experiences. I am excited to be joining an industry that is so important, and literally, a […]
April 21, 2013 Two semesters done ..almost. Five more exams to write in a five-day period, and then I’ll have completed two of three semesters. This semester I have studied the following courses: Analytical GIS […]
This article explores how technology has influenced map making and how cartography requirements have changed, and what skill sets one needs to make the modern map. Cartography: Back in the mid 1980’ in geology departments […]