Alectra delivers $25,000 in support to St. Catharines residents affected by floods

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Alectra delivers $25,000 in support to St. Catharines residents affected by floodsAuthor of the article:MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Inc. is providing $25,000 to Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold to help residents manage the immediate impacts of recent flooding across the city.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountBetween July 21 and August 2, St. Catharines experienced three intense rainstorms, delivering more than 300 mm of rainfall to some neighbourhoods. The severe weather caused widespread flooding and significant property damage, leaving many families facing an urgent and challenging recovery.“Families across St. Catharines are dealing with the aftermath of repeated flooding and the difficult task of rebuilding their homes and lives,” said Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alectra Inc. “Through our AlectraCARES Community Support Program, we are committed to supporting Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold as it delivers vital assistance to residents who need it most. We hope this contribution provides meaningful relief as the community continues its recovery.”Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againCommunity Care of St. Catharines and Thorold, in co-ordination with the City of St. Catharines, is supporting affected residents with essential resources, including cleaning supplies and household items, food security services, and emergency assistance. Residents can also access the City’s Flood Recovery Hotline at 905-984-8953 for information on available supports.“We greatly appreciate Alectra’s $25,000 contribution to local flood relief efforts and the ongoing support your team provides to our community,” said Betty-Lou Souter, Chief Executive Officer, Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold.Alectra recognizes that customers affected by the flooding may be experiencing hardship, and we are committed to providing flexibility and support. Customers needing assistance with their electricity account are encouraged to visit AlectraUtilities.com/Payment-Assistance to learn more about our payment assistance programs. Customers who require additional assistance can also contact Alectra’s Customer Service team to discuss their options.Established in 2017, the AlectraCARES Community Support Program provides more than $1 million annually to charitable and non-profit organizations across Alectra’s service territory. The program supports initiatives that address urgent community needs, including food and housing security, mental health support, access to health care, and services for vulnerable populations.To learn more about AlectraCARES and Alectra’s community support initiatives, visit alectra.com/about-community-support.About Alectra Serving more than one million homes and businesses in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. 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