About the Geography Network

The WPSGN is a formed committee in 2005 comprised of Municipal and Planning Board representatives from the west side of the Parry Sound District.

Our founding members include the Town of Parry Sound, the townships of The Archipelago, Carling, Seguin, McKellar, the municipalities of McDougall and Whitestone together with the Parry Sound Area Planning Board and the Archipelago Area Planning Board.

The WPSGN also partners with many of West Parry Sound Organizations including, but not limited to, Parry Sound Active Transportation, Georgian Bay Biosphere, Shawanaga First Nation, West Parry Sound Smart Community, East and West Parry Sound Victim Services, The Museum On Tower Hill - West Parry Sound Museum, Community Business and Development Centre Parry Sound Area, West Parry Sound Bay and Beyond - Invest West Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board, Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations and the West Parry Sound Health Unit including Parry Sound Ambulance and Dispatch.

BeSpatial: Small Organization GIS, 2024 Gold Award

This category aims to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of small organizations (1-3 GIS staff) that have showcased exceptional capabilities and impact in geospatial and information services, overcoming challenges posed by limited team size and resources.

Press Release: Small Organization GIS, 2024 Gold Award

2019 Excellence in Municipal Systems award

Every year, The Municipal Information Systems Association (MISA) of Ontario recognizes municipalities, individuals within municipalities and organizations for excellence in the use and delivery of technology. A panel made up of representatives from various municipalities selects award recipients from all nominations received.

Criteria includes:
1. Furtherance of a municipality's strategic objectives using information technology;
2. Demonstrated improvement in service delivery to clients, citizens or businesses;
3. High level of collaboration between IT and other municipal departments, as shown for example in a joint submission between IT and a client business unit.

Press Release: MISA Ontario Announces 2019 Award Winners at Annual Conference in Niagara Falls

2015 E.S.R.I. Award of Excellence

ESRI Canada proudly recognizes the West Parry Sound Geography Network for innovation in the field of Geographic Information Systems with the Award of Excellence in GIS.

Criteria includes:
Use of mapping technology facilitates efficient data sharing and increased collaboration among rural municipalities

Press Release: West Parry Sound Geography Network Wins Esri Canada’s Award of Excellence in GIS

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