Tornado watches for the southern part of the province were lifted Monday morning after overnight warnings had been in effect. Thunderstorm watches remain in effect for parts of the region. Meanwhile, police in Ottawa increased patrols at car meets over weekend safety concerns amid a string of issues involving large crowds. Project leaders also held a groundbreaking for a new transit-oriented rental community in Ottawa headed by LIUNA and Fengate representatives. Local events like Folkfest drew steady crowds 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 keep the territory connected. No serious injuries were reported in recent weather events.