Deadly Ontario storm aftermath: 150,000 still without power; eight Durham schools closed

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Hydro One said crews have restored power to more than 479,500 but it will take a few more days help fix damage.

Residents across the province, including parts of the GTA, are still reeling from thethat swept its way through the region over the weekend. More than 150,000 homes were still without power in Ontario and eight schools closed in Durham Region on Tuesday due to no electricity.

“In eastern Ontario we’re seeing uprooted trees, debris strewn everywhere,” said Hydro One spokesperson, Tiziana Baccega Rosa. “Crews will continue to work until power is back for all homes, which will take a few days.”As of Tuesday, half of the town was still without power, said Uxbridge Mayor Dave Barton.

“We had heritage buildings hit and those can take years to fix,” Barton said. “We want to make sure we help and are not a hindrance in issuing new permits to help people rebuild their homes and local businesses.”

 

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