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Aug 5, 2026
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Flood-hit Niagara municipalities declare emergencies, call for government help
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Niagara municipalities hit by floods declare emergencies
MATTHEW FRANK
LAURA STONE
QUEEN'S PARK REPORTER
ST. CATHARINES, ONT. TORONTO
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
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Flood-damaged items on the driveway of Billy Hammond’s St. Catharines, Ont., home on Tuesday. Recent torrential downpours caused water to flood his basement resulting in the disposal of furniture, gym equipment, drywall and other household items.
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