Tornado watches for areas south of the city were lifted Monday morning after overnight warnings were active. Thunderstorm watches continue to cover parts of the region for parts of the region. Over the weekend, police in Ottawa boosted their presence at car meets over weekend safety concerns amid a string of issues involving large crowds. Representatives also attended a groundbreaking for a new transit-oriented rental community in Ottawa backed by LIUNA and Fengate leaders. Local events like Folkfest attracted consistent visitors through the weekend amid good skies. In a related development, a former Nunavut government official called on lawmakers to keep offices in Ottawa to preserve the north's voice. Few if any injuries were reported in recent weather events.