The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Canton to the Business Services Manager position.

“The Business Services Manager is a critical position for the Museum operation. Maria’s work as the Development Officer combined with her community stakeholder engagement has prepared her well to take on this new role,” says Cathy McGirr, Director, Museum & Cultural Services.

Maria joined the BCM&CC as the Revenue Development Officer in June of 2018, through this role Maria successfully accomplished several initiatives to further develop the revenue portfolio for the Museum. Maria joined the BCM&CC from the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound as the Theatre Manager for five years. Prior to that Maria spent 15 years working in the newspaper business for the Owen Sound Sun Times, National Post, Calgary Herald and in the Canadian Arctic for Northern News Services.

Maria holds a Master of Journalism & Communications degree from Carleton University, a Journalism Diploma from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, a Post Graduate Masters Fine Arts Studies from University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta.

“I have enjoyed my experience working at the Museum and for Bruce County for the past two and a half years,” says Maria Canton, Business Services Manager. “I look forward to taking on this new role with both Museum staff and the communities we serve.”

Even though the BCM&CC is closed to the public under the provincial shutdown until January 25, 2021, Maria Canton may be contacted directly at 226-909-2881 and [email protected] to answer any questions. Visit brucemuseum.ca to learn more about virtual programming, and follow the BCM&CC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for up-to-date information.

source: media release, Bruce County Museum