Tornado watches for areas south of the city were lifted Monday morning after overnight warnings had been posted. Thunderstorm watches continue to cover parts of the region for parts of the region. At the same time, police in Ottawa added extra officers at car meets over weekend safety concerns after multiple incidents involving large crowds. Officials also held a groundbreaking for a new transit-oriented rental community in Ottawa backed by LIUNA and Fengate teams. Local events like Folkfest attracted consistent visitors through the weekend under favorable weather. In a related development, a former Nunavut government official urged upper-house members to keep offices in Ottawa to protect regional ties. No serious injuries were reported in recent weather events.