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Stories mapped from the evidence

Reported visual stories that use geography to explain how cities, infrastructure and major events take shape.

Map visualization of Calgary's urban growth
Cities · Story Map

Calgary’s Growth Ring

Where growth accelerated around Calgary—and why the regional story extends beyond the city boundary.

 Map of the 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities
Sport · Story Map

A World Cup Measured in Continents

How 104 matches are distributed across 16 host cities in three countries.

 Thematic map of Canadian electricity patterns
Energy · Story Map

One Country, Many Power Grids

Compare the generation patterns that make each provincial electricity system distinct.
Each story includes its data sources and methodology.
Story maps

Stories mapped from the evidence

Reported visual stories that use geography to explain how cities, infrastructure and major events take shape.

Map visualization of Calgary's urban growth
Cities · Story Map

Calgary’s Growth Ring

Where growth accelerated around Calgary—and why the regional story extends beyond the city boundary.

 Map of the 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities
Sport · Story Map

A World Cup Measured in Continents

How 104 matches are distributed across 16 host cities in three countries.

 Thematic map of Canadian electricity patterns
Energy · Story Map

One Country, Many Power Grids

Compare the generation patterns that make each provincial electricity system distinct.
Each story includes its data sources and methodology.

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