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2014What were the 2014 Moncton Shootings?

The 2014 Moncton shootings occurred on June 4, 2014, in Moncton, New Brunswick, when Justin Bourque fatally shot three RCMP officers and injured two others, marking the deadliest single day for the RCMP in contemporary Canadian history. This tragedy deeply affected the community and led to sweeping changes, including enhanced officer safety protocols and lasting public memorials. A unique bronze monument, unveiled on June 4, 2016, along Moncton’s riverfront, features life-size statues of Constables Douglas James Larche, Dave Joseph Ross, and Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, intricately detailed with personal items and thumbprints from over 1,500 community members, ensuring their legacy and heroism remain permanently honored.

1901What is the world's longest covered bridge?

The Hartland Bridge, spanning the St. John River in Hartland, New Brunswick, holds the title of the world’s longest covered bridge, stretching an impressive 1,282 feet (390.75 metres). Built in response to local citizens’ initiative when government action stalled, the bridge was officially opened on July 4, 1901, in front of over 2,000 spectators. Uniquely, it started as an uncovered wooden structure and was only fitted with its iconic cover in 1921-22 amid lively debates—including sermons warning that covered bridges would invite immorality. The bridge’s rich history includes its role as a “kissing bridge,” a legendary stop for courting couples, and its commemoration in a 2012 Google Doodle marking its 111th anniversary.