Ontario Premier Doug Ford visits flood-stricken communities in the Niagara Region where states of emergency are in effect. Ford says he meets with mayors in two municipalities after recent flooding and hears directly from workers and community members affected by the storms. According to reports, the visit includes St. Catharines, where Mayor Mat Siscoe had previously appealed for provincial and federal support, saying the city has had to manage the impact largely on its own. Ford’s communications indicate he also connects with residents and responders in the nearby area alongside the St. Catharines officials. The coverage describes the provincial premier’s trip as part of ongoing emergency response efforts linked to the flooding. While the sources emphasize the on-the-ground meetings and resident input, they do not provide additional details on the scale of damage, specific relief measures announced during the visits, or timelines for recovery. The reports collectively frame the meetings as a provincial engagement with local leadership and affected communities during emergency conditions in the Niagara Region.