Tornado watches for areas south of the city were lifted Monday morning after overnight warnings were active. Thunderstorm watches persist across some areas 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 attended a groundbreaking for a new transit-oriented rental community in Ottawa led by LIUNA and Fengate leaders. Local events like Folkfest pulled in reliable attendance through the weekend with mild temperatures. In a related development, a former Nunavut government official asked senators to keep offices in Ottawa to preserve the north's voice. No serious injuries were reported in recent weather events.