More than 150,000 still without power, some schools closed after Ontario storm leaves 'severe' damage

More than 150,000 people across Ontario remain without power on Tuesday after a powerful storm tore through the province, knocking down power lines and trees, forcing several schools to close and leaving behind significant damage.

The Town of Uxbridge, east of Toronto, has declared a local state of emergency due to storm damage, with some buildings reduced to rubble and streets blocked by uprooted trees, downed power lines and broken telephone poles.

“It’s been non-stop really,” said Uxbridge, Ont. Mayor Dave Barton.”We’ve had hydro crews on the ground 24 hours a day to get us reconnected. We’ve got about half the town connected to power right