Halifax Municipal Archives: The Cogswell Interchange and the Road to Nowhere

"When I first started looking into the archival records on the Cogswell Interchange at the Halifax Municipal Archives, it was to do a bit of research for a social media post, and maybe add some detail to our web exhibit to coincide with the current redesign of the Cogswell Interchange area. But it became quickly apparent that there was just too much material there—we have metres of material from different government departments, Halifax City Council, and citizen’s groups, to condense into a quick post." Written by Archives Technicia, Elena, explore her findings on this piece of Halifax history.
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Celebrating Nowruz

When you visit Halifax Central Library (and many of our other branches!) at this time of year, you’ll see our Haft-Seen table in the main Lobby, celebrating this special occasion. Wishing you a Happy Nowruz, and if you’d like to learn more, here are some resources to look into!
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Greenwashing: What is it, and How Can You Spot It?

When a company tries to sell a product by making it seem like it is eco-conscious when in reality it’s not, this is called greenwashing. It's becoming more common as consumers like us are trying to do our best to choose environmentally-friendly or sustainable products. Companies recognize that sustainability sells, and they might try to cash in without actually providing a sustainable product. How can you catch greenwashing and avoid falling prey to it? Read on for tips!
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Sir Sandford Fleming Park and the Memorial Tower: A Brief and Not at All Definitive History

Written by Staff Blogger, Vicky | "If you were a Canadian watching TV in the 1990s, you knew about Sir Sandford Fleming...During his lifetime, Fleming may have received recognition both nationally and internationally for his accomplishments in standardizing time zones and railways, but his primary legacy in Halifax is something you’re not likely to see reenacted on television. After Fleming gave the world the gift of time, he gave Nova Scotia the gift of space: Sir Sandford Fleming Park."
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