University of British Columbia

Using Geospatial Technology to Pinpoint Canada’s Hottest Neighbourhoods

Heat waves are seemingly becoming more intense and more dangerous for vulnerable populations. GIS has helped to pinpoint the hottest…

M.A. or M.Sc. Opportunity – Environmental Assessment and Resource Mgt

M.A. or M.Sc. Graduate Research Opportunity Department of Geography and Planning University of Saskatchewan   Opportunity: The Department of Geography…

Call to Action: Network of Concerned Geographers

Our growing network – the Network of Concerned Geographers – is pressuring the American Association of Geographers to study and…

UAV Technology in the Canadian Forestry Sector

The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry is soaring! Civilian drones are being applied in various global industries ranging from agriculture…

Beyond the Outer Shores

For over fifty years, the islands off the coast of British Columbia and Alaska have been called ‘the outer shores’.…

Speaker Series: LiDAR & Forest Management at the Edmonton Social

*Editor’s note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the speaker has been postponed for the April Social. The social is still taking…

Career Profile: An Interview with Jackie Woodruff, GIS Technician

Meet Jackie Woodruff. She’s a BC-based GIS Technician with a strong passion for the geomatics community. GoGeomatics recently interviewed Jackie…

ACCURATE SPATIAL DATA: GIS AND TRAVEL ACCOUNTS

Data acquisition is without a doubt one of the most important processes in the implementation of any GIS. As GIS…

Lynn Moorman: Finding the Way with Geo-Literacy

At first glance, navigating the world has never been easier. Getting from Point A to Point B is a snap;…

Tracey Harvey: GIS Instructor, Selkirk College

GoGeomatics:  Escaping the occupational hazards of wildland firefighting, Tracey is currently a GIS Instructor at Selkirk College.  We would like…