Install downtown "live webcam" to monitor things such as traffic, weather, special events and crime. Very common in other towns and cities.
As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to community safety, the City of Barrie and the Barrie Police Service continue to strengthen their partnership through the enhanced use of the city’s traffic camera network. Please refer to this October 21, 2025 media release for more information.
The City also maintains three web cams at Barrie City Hall (70 Collier Street) that are updated every two minutes.
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