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Open Source GIS for Everyone: A QGIS-based program at Langara College Vancouver

This article is the first in a monthly GoGeomatics Canada series on topics related to Open Source GIS for Everyone,…

GIS: Parks Canada Receives Award for Enterprise Approach to Data Management

OTTAWA, Esri Canada User Conference – October 6, 2015 – Parks Canada fosters public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of Canada’s…

PlanetSAT 15 L8: the new up-to-date, homogeneous and natural colour imagery base map with 15-meter resolution.

The French company PlanetObserver, specialized in imagery base map production for more than 25 years, announced the coverage of more…

New Book: Web Mapping and Geospatial Web Services

It is with great pleasure that I want to introduce a new Web Mapping and Geospatial textbook to the Canadian geomatics…

15 Geomatics LinkedIn Groups You Need to Join

Last year, we brought you our recommendations for 10 geomatics LinkedIn groups you should be following. This year, there were…

Nova Scotia Power Wins Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award

Enterprise implementation of geospatial platform transforms electric utility operations San Diego, CA, Esri International User Conference – Esri Canada congratulates…

PredictION: Routing & Modeling App for Proposed Transit Projects

PredictION is an app that provides transit authorities with a unique approach to engage and inform the public. By making…

City of Lethbridge Wins Cityworks Exemplary User Award

New computer maintenance management system incorporates location intelligence in support of effective asset and work order management Lethbridge, AB –…

Seisland Surveys Wins Esri Canada’s Award of Excellence in GIS

Cloud-based oil and gas information management solution supports effective emergency response CALGARY, Esri Canada User Conference – May 27, 2015…

West Parry Sound Geography Network Wins Esri Canada’s Award of Excellence in GIS

Use of mapping technology facilitates efficient data sharing and increased collaboration among rural municipalities Thunder Bay, ON, Esri Canada User…

Ville de Montréal Wins Award for Innovative Snow Removal Mapping Application

Cloud-based mobile app communicates real-time snow removal information, enabling citizens to effectively plan around parking restrictions QUÉBEC, Esri Canada User…

City of Hamilton Revamps Online Engineering Records System Using Esri Technology

New SPIDER system significantly increases speed and accuracy of document searches HAMILTON – April 30, 2015 – The City of…