New interactive atlas paints a picture of how climate change will impact the globe and what this means for Canada

22 October 2021 Crystal Fitzpatrick | Canada

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report warns about the future of our planet under the impacts of climate change. Following the findings from the last report, measured in 2011, this […]

Canadian Geospatial Briefing Sept 20th: Interactive Election Map; MDA awarded with contract for Martian Moons Exploration with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency; Geomatics Instructor at BCIT uses Drone to Display Elevation Changes at Construction Site; Looking at Foot Traffic in the Downtown Core of Major Canadian Cities Compared to Pre-Pandemic Levels; Apple Maps using Special Backpacks to Gather Data for Look Around Feature

20 September 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | apple maps

Interactive: How Canadians voted in the past 7 federal elections With the federal elections coming up on September 20th, Esri Canada has created an interactive map that highlights the last seven election results going back […]

International Geospatial Briefing Sep 13th: Interactive Map Shows the Best Time to Photograph Fall Foliage; New interactive 3D map lets you see downtown Tampa in a new way; Geospatial Commission launches pilots to improve how data about land is used in the UK; Drop a Raindrop on This Magical Map and Watch Its Journey to the Ocean; FireWatch maps aim to help keep homes, community safe from wildfire; Geospatial Data Essential to Protect Snow Leopard in Mongolia

13 September 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | 3D Mapping

Interactive Map Shows the Best Time to Photograph Fall Foliage Photographers will not have difficulty planning fall photoshoots anymore and can easily choose optimal shooting days with this interactive fall foliage prediction map that shows when the […]

Canadian Geospatial Briefing August 2nd: Honouring Alex Trebek with new Grant Program; Interactive Map Looking at Marine Shipping Safety in Canada; New Canadian Wildfire App; Looking at Vulnerability from Heat Waves in Vancouver and Highlighting Importance of Green Spaces; A Collection of Canadian COVID-19 Dashboards

2 August 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek honoured with Geographical Society grant program for emerging explorers The National Geographic Society in the United States and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society are collaborating to create a grant program that will provide […]

Canadian Wildfire Mapping Resources 2021 Fire Season

30 July 2021 Saeideh Hejazi | air quality health index

Western Canada has been experiencing extreme fire conditions following an intense heatwave since late June. According to BC Wildfire Service, 243 wildfires are currently burning in British Columbia. Due to the fire threats, many residents […]

International Geospatial Briefing June 28th, 2021: Record High Ground Temperatures in Siberia; Digital Divide across the United States; Mapping more than 20% of the Ocean Floor; Tracking Bird Migration; Analysis of Toshka Lakes in Egypt

28 June 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | ArcGIS

Ground Temperatures Hit 118 Degrees in the Arctic Circle During the recent heatwave in Siberia ground temperatures reached 118 degrees Fahrenheit (48 degrees Celsius) as seen by satellite imagery. The Copernicus Sentinel satellites were able […]

Canadian Geospatial Briefing May 10th: Developing Tools to Protect Canada’s Biodiversity; Tracking impact of industrial projects on B.C. species at risk; 3D satellite mapping shows that glaciers are melting faster than ever; Geospatial Maturity Index shows that Calgary is a leader in GIS programs; Community engagement to measure impact of climate change on coastal environments in the Estuary and Gulf of St Lawrence; Surprising locations in Canada that have seen the largest increase in house prices

10 May 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | 3D Mapping

Carleton and Partners Developing Tools to Protect Canada’s Biodiversity Dr. Joseph Bennett, a biology professor at Carleton University and his team will develop support tools that will assist partner organizations with prioritizing resources to help […]

Canadian Geospatial Briefing April 12th: GeoIgnite 2021 Keynotes, Talks, & Panels; Mapping project illuminating links between environment & racism; Remote sensing of agriculture to spot disease risk; Interactive map of Dinosaur Fossils in Canada; A literal map of Canada

12 April 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | agriculture

Canadian Geomatics & Space Policy & Gov Updates: GeoIgnite Keynotes, Talks, & Panels This year’s GeoIgnite conference will feature many exciting and informative talks in the area of Geospatial and Space Policy. The conference will […]