Tornado watches across Southern Ontario 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 added extra officers at car meets over weekend safety concerns following several problems involving large crowds. Officials also held 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 in pleasant conditions. In a related development, a former Nunavut government official pressed parliamentarians to keep offices in Ottawa to protect regional ties. Few if any injuries were reported in recent weather events.