Tornado watches for the southern part of the province were lifted Monday morning after overnight warnings had been posted. Thunderstorm watches persist across some areas for parts of the region. At the same time, police in Ottawa stepped up coverage at car meets over weekend safety concerns amid a string of issues involving large crowds. Representatives also gathered for a groundbreaking for a new transit-oriented rental community in Ottawa led by LIUNA and Fengate representatives. Local events like Folkfest attracted consistent visitors through the weekend with mild temperatures. In a related development, a former Nunavut government official asked senators to keep offices in Ottawa to keep the territory connected. No major casualties were reported in recent weather events.