At GeoIgnite 2025, Maxim Fortin, Senior Engineer Advisor at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), delivered a standout session on Canada’s evolving approach to flood hazard mapping. Representing the team behind the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping […]
Hydrospatial technologies are increasingly becoming critical in addressing some of the most pressing environmental and safety challenges. From managing flood risks and monitoring coastal areas to improving maritime navigation and supporting climate resilience, hydrospatial data […]
In my first article, I introduced the how and why I chose to attend COGS from the fall of 2014 to spring 2016. In Part 2, I wanted to give some insight into the first-year […]
I have studied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in both Canada and China. Last summer I completed my master in geography at University of Waterloo. In this article I will draw upon my experiences in China and […]
The author Bob Maher (BM) and Chris Hopkinson (CH) both worked as scientists at the Appied Geomatics Reearch Group (AGRG) between 2004-2011. Five years later, it was time to catch up. Chris is currently Research […]
Meet Jackie Woodruff. She’s a BC-based GIS Technician with a strong passion for the geomatics community. GoGeomatics recently interviewed Jackie to find out what life is really like as a GIS professional. We hope that […]
Canadian students are busy getting ready for the start of a brand new school year. And at six schools across Canada, geography programs are preparing to integrate a brand new collaboration into their programs – […]
As climate change and managing our environment responsibly become larger topics in industry, the media, and to everyday people, sustainable practices are continuously increasing in significance. Being able to predict the growth and status of […]