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PRESS RELEASE: Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick and the Cities of New Brunswick Association Announce Merger
January 3, 2024 FREDERICTON, NB - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) and the Cities of New Brunswick Association (CNBA) are thrilled to announce the successful approval of their merger, marking a significant milestone in their joint efforts to...
PRESS RELEASE: Municipal Associations call for Urgent Action on Municipal Fiscal Reform
December 18, 2023 FREDERICTON, N.B - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) and the Cities of New Brunswick Association (CNBA) are urging the government to act on a much-needed financial reform. The Minister of Local Government released a long-awaited...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick recognizes three award winning municipal leaders at 2023 Annual Conference
December 5, 2023 FREDERICTON, NB – The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick is thrilled to announce the recipients of this year's three major awards presented in honour of individuals who made indelible contributions during their years of dedicated service to...
Employment Opportunity: Village of Belledune in search of Clerk-Treasurer
The Village of Belledune is seeking an organized, self-starting, career-oriented professional to join our team as Clerk Treasurer. The Clerk Treasurer position is critical to municipal administrative operations, and covers wide ranging responsibilities. Tasks for the...
PRESS RELEASE: UMNB Calls for partnerships, not roadblocks on infrastructure development
UMNB Calls for partnerships, not roadblocks on infrastructure development. November 9th, 2023 Fredericton, N.B -The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is disappointed to read Premier Blaine Higgs's comments on federal funding transfers to municipalities....
2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
New Brunswick Local Government Elections are Monday, May 11, 2026.
Key Dates:
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | Nominations close (2 p.m.) |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | ELECTION DAY – Final return of special ballots (8 p.m.) |
Additional information if you are interested in running for local government can be found on Elections NB.
MEMBERS
A – Northwest
Campbellton • Edmundston • Grand Falls • Heron Bay • Saint-Quentin
B – Acadie-Chaleur
Bathurst • Belledune
C – Miramichi-Kent
Alnwick • Beaurivage • Champdoré • Doaktown • Five Rivers • Grand Bouctouche • Miramichi • Miramichi River Valley
D – Southeast
Cap Acadie • Dieppe • Fundy Albert • Maple Hills • Memramcook • Moncton • Riverview • Salisbury • Shediac • Strait Shores • Tantramar • Three Rivers
E – Fundy-Southwest
Butternut Valley • Campobello • Eastern Charlotte • Fundy-St. Martins • Fundy Shores • Grand Bay-Westfield • Grand Manan • Hampton • McAdam • Quispamsis • Rothesay • St. Stephen • Saint Andrews • Saint John • Sussex • Valley Waters
F – Capital-Valley
Arcadia • Carleton North • Central York • Fredericton • Fredericton Junction • Hanwell • Hartland • Harvey • Grand Lake • Lakeland Ridges • Nackawic-Millville • Nashwaak • New Maryland • Oromocto • Southern Victoria • Tobique Valley • Woodstock
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PARTNER ARTICLE: Precedented Times: Navigating Systemic Risk in Public Procurement
By McInnes Cooper In 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic changed the ordinary course of business. From the direct impact of lockdowns to the downstream effects of shuttered supply chains, labour and material shortages, interest rate fluctuations, inflation, and capital...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick Elects Mayor Brittany Merrifield as New President
October 15, 2024 Fredericton, NB - The membership of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB), elected Mayor Brittany Merrifield from the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield as its new president. The election took place at the Union’s Annual General Meeting on...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick Recognizes Three Outstanding Leaders at 2024 Annual Conference
October 10 2024 Fredericton, NB - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s prestigious awards, celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the province. Over 325...
Partnered Article: Municipal Public Video Surveillance: 5 Key Steps to Legal Compliance
By McInnes Cooper An increasing number of municipalities in Canada are using public video camera surveillance to promote public safety and help deter crimes like vandalism and theft. But public video camera surveillance can – and does – impact the privacy of...