The MacKay Bridge will be closed for the second weekend in a row while crews work to replace the second of two multi-tonne deck panels.

Halifax Harbour Bridges CEO Tony Wright said in a release Friday that the bridge will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. Friday until Monday morning at 5:30 a.m.

He acknowledged that last weekend's closure led to traffic delays throughout the city, but said it was&nbsp;necessary in order to replace the deck panels that were found to have indications of fatigue cracks during a recent inspection.

"I think it speaks to the critical nature of the MacKay Bridge and underscores the need to keep it well maintained so that there aren't any unplanned emergency closures for safety reasons," he said.

Halifax roads gridlocked amid holiday events, bridge closure

Some Halifax drivers found themselves stuck in traffic for hours Saturday as large events drew crowds into the downtown core, and the MacKay Bridge shut down for repairs.

A sign lists closure hours for the MacKay Bridge in Halifax.

The MacKay Bridge, one of two that crosses Halifax Harbour, is scheduled to be closed for repairs for two straight weekends.

MacKay Bridge closure

The MacKay Bridge, one of two that crosses Halifax harbour, is scheduled to be closed for repairs for two straight weekends.

As MacKay Bridge nears end of its lifespan, N.S. eyes replacement or repair

A study to be commissioned soon will determine the cost of rehabilitating or replacing the 53-year-old span.

The A. Murray MacKay Bridge, known locally as the MacKay Bridge or the new bridge, opened in 1970. Its best before date is 2040.

MacKay bridge

"Nevertheless, everyone at [Halifax Harbour Bridges] understands the impact a closure like this has and we are grateful that most bridge users understand the need to get this work done."

Carters Beach to become provincial park, but local resident says that misses the mark

Carters Beach is set to become a provincial park, but one resident says the designation fails to address local concerns about conservation.

A province of Nova Scotia sign on a sand dune says "keep off the Dunes. Sensitive ecological Area" and a French translation below. 

Minister Tory Rushton said  the provincial park designation for Carters Beach will come with enhanced signage for the sand dunes — which are among the highest in Nova Scotia. 

Carters Beach Dune Signs

Natural Resources Minister Minister Tory Rushton says the provincial park designation for Carters Beach will come with enhanced signage for the sand dunes, which are among the highest in Nova Scotia.

Neighbours call for Halifax to deal with 'ruthless' pickleball noise

People living near some Halifax pickleball courts have been complaining for three years about the noise problem and want the municipality to fix it.

A fenced-in area with a green floor painted with white lines.

These pickleball courts at Castle Hill Park in Halifax are too noisy for some residents who live next to them.

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Some people who live near these pickleball courts at Castle Hill Park in Halifax say they are too noisy.

Lobster harvesters in southwest N.S say deal with Indigenous groups is being abused

Fishing industry groups claim the "interim authorization" approved this year by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans contains a change that allows lobster traps designated for use under an agreement to provide a moderate livelihood for First Nations, to be fished by non-Indigenous harvesters.

A live lobster held in hands over a container filled with other lobster.

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Lobster harvester associations in southwest Nova Scotia have pulled their support for the moderate livelihood fishery agreement between the federal government and four First Nations in the area.

Lobster harvesters in southwest N.S. say deal with Indigenous groups is being abused

From the forest to the fireside, this Indigenous chef is exploring traditional cooking

Ray Bear says food is the base of every culture – and Indigenous people lost a lot of that history to Canada’s residential schools. The Cree chef took CBC Nova Scotia News host Amy Smith foraging near Asitu'lisk, formerly Windhorse Farm, to talk about his spin on traditional Indigenous cuisine.

Middle Sackville man charged with sexual offences involving girls

Police say the charges stem from two complaints in September relating to a man using Snapchat to allegedly message youths in an attempt to sell vape products in exchange for sexual acts.

An up-close picture of an RCMP shoulder patch.

RCMP  investigating multiple suspicious circumstances near Acadia University. 

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RCMP allege a Middle Sackville, N.S., man connected to at least four Snapchat accounts sexually assaulted a youth after driving the youth to a location within the Halifax area.

Last weekend's work, pictured above, resulted in the replacement of a deck panel on the MacKay Bridge. The second of two multi-tonne panels will be replaced this weekend. 

MacKay Bridge closing for repairs for 2nd weekend in a row

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