Canadian Geospatial Digest for August 1, 2022

1 August 2022 GoGeomatics Canada | 2D

Endangered BC Heritage Site Digitally Preserved by University Professors Edelweiss Village, a heritage site in British Columbia (BC), is the birthplace of mountaineering culture in Canada. The village is being sold for $2.3 million. The […]

Geospatial Commission Demonstrates How To Apply Real Data To A Data Model

24 June 2022 GoGeomatics Canada | Amy Manefield

Preparation begins for NUAR rollout to selected areas. Amy Manefield, Head of Data Operations for the NUAR project sponsored by the Geospatial Commission, presented the topic of applying real data to a data model during […]

Special Geospatial Briefing June 13th: 1. Interactive Map Shares Indigenous Language, Arts and Culture 2. Native Land Digital 3. Treaty 6 territory in Alberta 4. First Nations Maps 5. Yellowhead Institute Red Paper 6. Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada 7. Story Maps Addressing First Nations Issues 8. Indigenous-owned Consulting

13 June 2022 GoGeomatics Canada | First Nations

For National Indigenous History Month, we have brought you this special edition digest comprised of geospatial-related indigenous stories. New interactive map shares Indigenous arts, language and culture throughout B.C. The First Peoples’ Cultural Council has […]

Canadian Geospatial Briefing March 21st: 1. Developing a subsurface digital twin for Canada. 2. Putting Indigenous knowledge on the map. 3. Mapping all flood prone areas in the Yukon. 4. Environmental impact of trucker protest. 5. Using AI to measure urban sprawl in Canada.

21 March 2022 GoGeomatics Canada | 3D Mapping

The Virtual Subsurface Utility Mapping Strategy Forum Conference 2022 presents a panel on developing a subsurface digital twin for Canada Did you know that the annual estimated cost of infrastructure damage that occurs during excavation […]

Canadian Geospatial Briefing Feb. 21st: 1. Interactive tool for avalanche risk. 2. Using drones to reforest. 3. Global glacier retreat measured. 4. Drone imitating the peregrine falcon. 5. Communities growing and shrinking in Alberta. 6. Wyvern receives funding for hyperspectral imaging.

20 February 2022 GoGeomatics Canada | Aerium Analytics

Avalanche Canada issues special warning for B.C. and Alberta Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada had issued an advisory for many parts of British Columbia and Alberta during the week of February 10th. This interactive tool […]

Snowplow trackers making it easier to navigate Canadian winters

10 February 2022 Crystal Fitzpatrick | arc gis

Winter is well underway in many parts of Canada and there are a few mapping resources to help you navigate. After seeing the interactive snowplow map that the Minnesota Department of Transportation has created, I […]

Canadian Geospatial Briefing Jan 24th: 1. Mapping Canada’s World Juniors teams; 2. Ecopia AI awarded contract to support rural broadband mapping; 3. Map project will publish energy efficiency ratings; 4. Study on cross-border drones for trade; 5. Prashant Shukle elected Vice Chair of OGC Board

23 January 2022 GoGeomatics Canada | drones

Mapping Canada’s World Juniors teams A new interactive map tracks the hometowns of Team Canada players since the World Juniors was first held in 1974. Players have come from 372 cities and communities in all […]

International Geospatial Briefing Oct 25th: 1. Interactive map of hidden archaeological landscapes. 2. GIS helps asylum seekers 3. Extent of California oil spill. 4. Mapping Bogota’s neighbourhoods 5. Map Tools international travel requirements 6. New York new subway map 7. GeoSLAM maps underground refugee shelter from Spanish Civil War

25 October 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | AI

This Interactive Map Lets Users Explore England’s Hidden Archaeological Landscape Attention all history enthusiasts, Historic England has created a new interactive map that allows users to take a “virtual flight” over England to explore the […]