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PARTNERED ARTICLE: 5 Helpful Holiday Hints for Human Resources
By McInnes Cooper For many people, the holiday season now upon us is a fun-filled time of the year. But for employers, and especially those involved in human resource management, it can be the cause of a few more headaches than usual. Here are five common employment...
PRESS RELEASE: UMNB celebrates 30 years of serving municipalities in New Brunswick with a new look
November 26, 2024 Fredericton, NB – November 26th marks a special milestone at the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our founding meeting. For the past three decades, UMNB has worked in partnership with New...
Employment Opportunity: Maple Hills in search of Services Manager
The person chosen will be responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of the Rural Community's finances, including municipal services, and for documenting all work carried out according to municipal and financial standards. In addition, the incumbent of this...
Partnered Article: How to protect your home while you’re away for the holidays
BrokerLink is proud to offer exclusive home and auto insurance premiums to members. Many are looking forward to spending this holiday season away from home. Whether it’s visiting family afar or escaping the colder temperatures for a warm Christmas vacation, the...
Partnered Article: Five Key Tips for Succession Planning in Municipalities
By MC Advisory Succession planning is essential for ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of any organization, especially in municipalities where leadership transitions can significantly impact operations. The following five tips provide practical guidance...
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: Employee Refusal to Travel to the U.S.: 3 FAQs
By McInnes Cooper Sometime in late September or early October, 2025, the Government of Canada added an advisory to its U.S. travel advice page for 2SLGBTQ+ Canadian passport holders: “While the Government of Canada issues passports with an ‘X’ gender identifier, it...
PRESS RELEASE: Property Tax Reform: A Freeze That Undermines Municipalities
May 6, 2025 UMNB and AFMNB denounce a funding cut disguised as an affordability measure Fredericton (NB) – The Government of New Brunswick introduced a bill today to freeze residential, non-residential and industrial property assessments for one year. For the Union of...
PARTNER ARTICLE: What Not to Miss This Year at Energizing Efficiency 2025
What Not to Miss This Year at Energizing Efficiency 2025 Every year, the Energizing Efficiency conference brings together changemakers, industry leaders, and innovators who are shaping the future of sustainable energy in New Brunswick and beyond. If you're attending...
PRESS RELEASE: AFMNB & UMNB on joint press release on fiscal reform funding model
April 9th, 2025 Fiscal reform: A good first step, but municipalities still awaiting full, sustainable, and diversified funding Fredericton, N.B. – The Association Francophone des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick (AFMNB) and the Union of Municipalities of New...