Tornado watches for areas south of the city were lifted Monday morning after overnight warnings sent residents scrambling. Thunderstorm watches remain in effect for parts of the region. On another front, police in Ottawa boosted their presence at car meets over weekend safety concerns following several problems involving large crowds. Officials also gathered for a groundbreaking for a new transit-oriented rental community in Ottawa led by LIUNA and Fengate teams. 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 preserve the north's voice. No serious injuries were reported in recent weather events.