Tornado watches across Southern Ontario were lifted Monday morning after overnight warnings sent residents scrambling. Thunderstorm watches continue to cover parts of the region for parts of the region. Over the weekend, police in Ottawa stepped up coverage at car meets over weekend safety concerns amid a string of issues involving large crowds. Representatives also attended a groundbreaking for a new transit-oriented rental community in Ottawa headed by LIUNA and Fengate representatives. Local events like Folkfest kept turnout solid 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.