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The official Twitter handle for the B.C. government DataBC program. Collection Notice: https://nitter.gq/t.co/kAN7eeeoB4. Enquiries: https://nitter.gq/t.co/g35O2pze7A.

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We are pleased to announce that #OpenGovWeek will take place on March 11-17! Recognizing the importance of including all voices in #opengov processes, we ask you to invite those not previously involved in open government in your events. Learn more here: opengovweek.org – at Jung-gu, Republic of Korea
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Now confirming #CODS18 includes: An open data partnership between province & cities generating #bestpractices & ways to encourage #opendata use, and respects @DublinCore & DCAT. See this Friday Nov. 9th if you register today at opendatasummit.ca!
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@CIGIonline24 Oct 2018
The rise of #bigdata is remaking every corner of society and the need for countries, including Canada, to craft national data strategies is gaining urgency. @bhaggart and @NTusikov on the importance of innovative public consultations: cigionline.org/publications/…
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The B.C. Startup in Residence program connects tech startups with provincial government business areas to develop technology-based solutions for public-sector challenges within a 16-week timeframe. 2019 cohort is underway. Learn more: hubs.ly/H0fbn__0
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GDS@GDSTeam9 Oct 2018
To celebrate #AdaLovelaceDay we're sharing a blog post from three inspirational women of GDS encouraging girls into #STEM careers: digitalpeople.blog.gov.uk/20…
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#OrangeShirtDay is Sept. 30th. Wear your orange shirt to remember and honour residential school survivors. ow.ly/1Rfc30lXaE4 #EveryChildMatters
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GDS@GDSTeam29 Aug 2018
The world record for solving a scrambled Rubik's cube is 4.22 seconds. But what can this teach us about using AI in government? @edent takes a closer look in his latest blog post: gdstechnology.blog.gov.uk/20… youtu.be/oNV3lGt2XNs
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During #BCwildfire season, it's important to care for both your physical & mental #health. Check out these #tips & resources to help you reduce your #wildfiresmoke exposure & manage #stress or #anxiety: ow.ly/1ba230lyUeX #mentalhealthmonday #mentalhealthmatters #wellness
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"But what if the technologies of collective intelligence could enable more individuals — not only interest groups — to inform legislative and policymaking processes?" Recommended read by @bethnoveck: A Tech-Fueled Approach to Collective Problem-Solving bit.ly/2LjPuiZ
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Wildfires are still very active throughout the province. Here are some tips to help clarify various fire conditions and warnings. #BCWildfire ow.ly/ckqQ30lu18c
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We are receiving numerous calls regarding our #BCwildfire interactive map and how our wildfires are classified. In order to clear up any confusion, we would like to elaborate on fire status’ and how they are portrayed on the map here: ow.ly/3WPM30lqhPz
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Find info on #airquality advisories & health effects in your area. bcairquality.ca/ #BCwildfires #smokyskies
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Exclusive: The World's 100 Most Influential People in Digital Government 2018 Congratulations to the digital leaders who are transforming government — and citizens' lives. Check out the full list here: apolitical.co/lists/digital-…
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Why #opendata is a top government criterion bit.ly/2NTU6Oc
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The @oSocode Open Summer of Code is growing beyond the Belgian borders! Read more about this year's results, and how you can create your own #osoc18 in this blog by @DVRansbeeck and @dchavesf: bit.ly/2LMwCOC #opendata @OpenKnowledgeBE #opensource
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Why do we have the Charter Principles? Why are we all striving for openness and transparency? Very interesting reflection piece by #opendata leaders involved in the process to update the @opendatacharter principles. 👇🏽 bit.ly/2LAm8B0
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At the Kalesnikoff Mill near Castlegar, Kailee Woodbeck is using LIDAR data to create detailed 3D maps of terrain that foresters can explore in VR - without leaving the office. It’s another example of a BC company using new technology to become more efficient and competitive.
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The deadline to apply for the BC Startup in Residence (STIR) Program has been extended until August 1! Get those applications in & find out how your #bctech company could do business with the government: hubs.ly/H0d8PDb0
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Focusing on air quality, #SaveOurAir explored three ways to make urban data more "local" and "politically relevant" and developed three experiments in #DataActivation. Read more about the project by @PublicDataLab here 👇🏽 bit.ly/2L3HGGH
SaveOurAir: An experiment in data-activation - Open Knowledge Blog

SaveOurAir: An experiment in data-activation - Open Knowledge Blog

Contemporary cities seem to be in a race to be increasingly ‘smart’ and data-driven. At smart city Expos around the world, visitors are presented with new visual modes of modes of knowing and...

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New way to view our #research with other decision-making info! All Geoscience BC projects/reports on BC Economic Atlas! bit.ly/GBCEcAtlas
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