As we say good-bye to 2023 and welcome in 2024, I would like to say thank you to the residents of Brockton for a great year. I came aboard here in December 2022 when the branch supervisor of 32 years, Tracey Knapp, retired. Even though there were big shoes to fill and high expectations from the comm
Arts & Entertainment
Serena Ryder performs in Wingham
Serena Ryder graced the stage at Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 16, performing to a near-capacity crowd. Ryder put her own spin on some holiday favourites. Wingham was the final stop on Ryder’s Merry Myths Tour.
Works of Janet Saunders featured on Walkerton Art Wall
The works of Janet Saunders are featured on the Walkerton Art Wall, located at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch, until Jan. 26.
Cast chosen for County Towne Players’ spring production
The County Towne Players have chosen a cast for their 2024 spring production of Hilda’s Yard by Norm Foster.
Library receives donation to support adult literacy
The Bruce County Public Library received a generous donation of $2,700 from Learning Centres: Grey Bruce Georgian to support adult literacy in Bruce County.
‘Matilda’ closes run in Hanover with sold-out shows
After seven shows, Roald Dahl’s Matilda closed with sell-out audiences over its final weekend.
Listowel author releases fifth book, first junior fiction work
Everyone has a different outlet for their emotions. It took Listowel author Jen Courtney a long time to discover hers, and now she wants to help her youth readers find theirs.
What’s Happening in Brockton at the Bruce County Public Library
Can you believe December is here?
The Slocan Ramblers to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall, Dec. 2
The Slocan Ramblers are coming to Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Sing! Show Chorus thrills audience with Christmas show
If last year’s Sing! Show Chorus Christmas concert was spectacular – and it was – then this year’s, with more chorus members and another year of experience, was glorious, an extravaganza of sounds of the season.
Downchild Blues Band performs at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band lead singer Chuck Jackson pauses to smile at the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Nov. 18.
Blyth Festival announces lineup for 50th season
In 2024, the Blyth Festival is celebrating a major milestone, half a century in the making.
Up To Here performs Tragically Hip hits at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
Up To Here, considered by many to be one of the best Tragically Hip tribute bands in Canada, performed for an energetic crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Friday, Nov. 10. The theatre continues to be a busy spot, with the Downchild Blues Band taking the stage on Saturday, Nov. 18. Tickets for
Sultans of String collaboration with Indigenous, Métis and Inuit musicians a magical performance
The Sultans of String, along with Indigenous collaborators Marc Meriläinen, Shannon Thunderbird and Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk, with virtual appearances by Dr. Duke Redbird, Kendra Tagoona/Tracy Sarazin and Northern Cree, are currently on tour promoting their album, Walking Through the Fire.
Elmwood Starz at the Walkerton Art Wall
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, members of the Elmwood Starz art group were on hand to meet their fans and members of the public to discuss their wonderful artwork on display at the Walkerton Branch of the Bruce County Public Library.
