The New Brunswick government has announced the proposed names 77 local governments and 12 rural districts.

The new municipalities were created as a result of the Higgs government's local governance reform.

Lac Baker residents leave dejected after meeting with minister to protest amalgamation

Residents of the village of Lac Baker travelled to the New Brunswick legislature on Thursday to protest against a proposed amalgamation with the community of Haut-Madawaska.

Roseline Pelletier is the mayor of the village of Lac Baker. She and nine other residents travelled to the New Brunswick Legislature on Thursday to protest a proposed amalgamation with the community of Haut-Madawaska.

Roseline Pelletier

Roseline Pelletier is the mayor of the village of Lac Baker. She and nine other residents travelled to the New Brunswick legislature Thursday to protest a proposed amalgamation with the community of Haut-Madawaska.

'Baie-Jolie sur mer' is out, northern community submits newer new name

After a not-so-favourable reception, an amalgamated community has decided to change its proposed new name.

Three small huts painted in colours of Acadian flag

Lobster fishing is at the heart of the local economy in the Acadian village of Petit-Rocher, where licenses have been passed down for several generations. 

Petit-Rocher

Most of the amalgamated communities are located on the Chaleur Bay.

Here's a list of all the new local government names:

New names for municipal entities in New Brunswick

New Brunswick communities have been given some new (and not so new) names.

Full list of new local government names

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