Tornado watches covering the southern region were lifted Monday morning after overnight warnings had been in effect. Thunderstorm watches are still active for parts of the region. Meanwhile, police in Ottawa boosted their presence at car meets over weekend safety concerns after repeated complaints involving large crowds. Developers also held a groundbreaking for a new transit-oriented rental community in Ottawa headed by LIUNA and Fengate leaders. Local events like Folkfest attracted consistent visitors through the weekend in pleasant conditions. In a related development, a former Nunavut government official pressed parliamentarians to keep offices in Ottawa to keep the territory connected. Little to no harm were reported in recent weather events.