Scan-a-thon in Halifax helps make images from the past more accessible

People in Halifax were able to digitize their historical photographs on Sunday and share them publicly as part of an initiative by the Halifax municipal archives.The archives held a Scan-a-thon at the Halifax Central Library for members of the public to bring in treasured photographs, slides and negatives that showed local history.Municipal archivist Susan McClure said the archives are looking for any historical photos, including neighbourhoods, construction projects, and pictures connected to t