Human trafficking a reality in rural Bruce County

‘Any call for service can be human trafficking’ - OPP Detective Constable Melissa Barfoot

March 19, 2026 @ 7:10 amNews, Walkerton Herald-Times

INFORMATION STATION - A number of service organizations, including Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey were on hand at two recent townhalls on human trafficking, to provide additional information and assistance. (Pauline Kerr photo)

WALKERTON – The message delivered to the crowd at the Walkerton community centre on Wednesday, March 11 was clear – human trafficking is taking place in Bruce County, and local people are being hurt and victimized by it; the way to combat it is through education and enforcement, but even more, through public awareness. This…

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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.