Tornado watches covering the southern region were lifted Monday morning after overnight warnings had been posted. Thunderstorm watches remain in effect for parts of the region. Over the weekend, police in Ottawa increased patrols at car meets over weekend safety concerns after repeated complaints involving large crowds. Developers also marked a groundbreaking for a new transit-oriented rental community in Ottawa led by LIUNA and Fengate officials. Local events like Folkfest drew steady crowds 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. No major casualties were reported in recent weather events.