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No storm infrastructure issues in St. Catharines before rainstorms led to floods, mayor and experts say

August 15, 2026

Back-to-back extreme storms have overwhelmed parts of Ontario's Niagara region, flooding homes, farms and businesses. St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe says aging infrastructure is struggling to keep up — and preparing for future floods could cost billions.



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