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

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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Published by CurrentWire Aug 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · First coverage Aug 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET

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

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