Learn all about Hannah Wilson, a wilderness instructor and an artist that is dedicated to creating paintings on maps! As someone with a passion for the outdoors, she could never imagine herself working in front of a computer. So instead, she decided to go on a journey to connect with her inner creativity and became a full-time artist! Read about her story here.
With the advent of digital photography and cell phones came geotagged photos. Simply put, the location information from where the photo was taken is captured in the file of the photo itself. It’s unlikely most people ever check this info in the details of their photos; with so many people snapping selfies every time they go to the park it’s not often a concern.
Every year, Canadians recognize Remembrance Day on November 11th at 11:00 am. Canadians pause for a moment of silence to honour the men and women who served and continue to serve our country during times of war and conflict.
As technology continues to develop, how information is presented to users continues to change as well. People began moving away from using print maps to digital ones in the 1980s. This unlocked the ability for users to interact with maps rather than simply read them.
As we are nearing the end of October, spooky season is officially upon us, as thrill-seekers and fans of everything scary get ready for Halloween. While haunted houses can be fun to explore, those looking for an extreme adrenaline rush may be surprised to know there are places all around the world that are haunted year-round.
Today, June 21st, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, the three groups recognized as Aboriginal or Indigenous peoples.
Every month of June, the whole world comes together as one to celebrate Pride Month. During 30 days, we commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969, a historic event that marked the start of the modern movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and asexual rights (known as LGBTQIA+) across the globe.