Geomatics News

We have provided this Geomatics News section to allow our members and corporate sponsors the ability to share any geomatics related news or information with the geospatial community.  This page works much like a typical blog, so others can add comments to any news post, or include the information on their own website using the RSS feed. 

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  • GIS Day 2013 - November 20th

    18 Nov 2013 2:03 PM | Anonymous
    GIS Day is this Wednesday (Nov 20th) and there are a few events across the province that you can check out!  Everything you need to know about GIS Day can be referenced at www.gisday.com.  Check out their interactive map showing GIS Day events around the globe.

    COGS is hosting some special events in honor of GIS Day.  For more information, contact Dave MacLean.

    The Nova Scotia provincial government GIS User Group is hosting a GIS Day event at Scotia Square Mall during the work day.  Come by on your break or lunch hour to see how various departments use GIS to support their initiatives.

    GANS will be hosting a GIS Day event at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History that evening, featuring a great line up of speakers, celebratory cake, door prizes and free give always!  Don't miss out.  The event is free to members and $10 for non-members/guests.  Event details can be found HERE.

    Remeber that no matter your location or your availability on GIS Day, you can always find time to spread the word of GIS.  Take a minute to talk to a coworker who may not fully understand what you do, talk to your child's teacher, mention it to sibling or a parent.  Help promote awareness around GIS.

    Happy GIS Day to all!


  • Entertain Maps.com

    08 Nov 2013 9:26 AM | Anonymous
    This interesting collection of maps demonstrates how GIS can be applied in presenting topics not normally associated with Geography.  From controversial mayor Rob Ford to the Ghostbusters and everything in between, these maps are refreshingly entertaining.  Which map is your favorite?  Check out the gallery HERE.

  • Esri Canada User Conference - Halifax 2013

    01 Nov 2013 10:18 AM | Anonymous
    The annual Halifax Esri User Conference kicks off next week on Monday. Looking forward to seeing some GANS people there! Click Here for associated training opportunities and conference details.

  • Provincial GIS Strategy From Oct.10th Event

    29 Oct 2013 2:08 PM | Deleted user
    Hey Everyone,
    Sorry for the delay, here is a Link to Nova Scotia's GIS Strategy that Colin MacDonald spoke to us about on Oct. 10th.  You can also find it on the News page of the GeoNOVA Portal.

    http://www.novascotia.ca/geonova/pdf/gis-strategy-2014.pdf


    Cheers,
    G

  • OCEARCH - leaders in open source research with their Global Shark Tracker

    29 Oct 2013 8:56 AM | Anonymous
    Check out the work OCEARCH is doing, sharing near-real time tracking data of great white sharks and other large apex predators.  Who knew a modern day "JAWS" would be hanging out in Newfoundland?  Read the full article HERE

  • A Map App Odyssey

    25 Oct 2013 2:02 PM | Anonymous
    Here's a little bit more on that impressive compilation of ISS photos put together in ArcGIS online by David MacLean and his students at COGS, http://bit.ly/WatchISS

  • GANS and the Future of geomatics in NS

    22 Oct 2013 11:49 AM | Anonymous
    Please find an article recapping the GANS events of October 10th, HERE.  Also included are pictures from GoGeomatics last social evening.  Be sure to catch the next one, October 30th.

  • Nova Scotia Government Geomatics Strategy Briefing

    10 Oct 2013 8:53 PM | Anonymous
    Join your geo-peers at the NS Museum of Natural History to hear Colin MacDonald (Director of Geographic Information Services for the Province of Nova Scotia) deliver a briefing on the soon to be released Geomatics Strategy for the Province. If you would like to get an insider’s view of this important internal strategy document please join us!  Check out the GANS event page for more details.

  • Canada Mapped

    03 Oct 2013 10:31 AM | Anonymous
    Check out The Loop's "Canada Mapped" section HERE.  Their latest map show the distribution of Canadians' favorite vices!

  • Geomatics Atlantic 2013 - Recap!

    01 Oct 2013 7:21 AM | Anonymous
    Check out Ted's article on this year's conference he submitted to GoGeomatics... complete with pictures!  Find the complete article HERE.

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