Jeremy Renner was “run over” by a 14,330-pound snowplow, sheriff says

Jeremy Renner was “run over” by a 14,330-pound snowplow, sheriff says

Jeremy Renner was “run over” by an “extremely large piece of snow removal equipment” weighing “at least 14.3330 pounds,” local authorities said. Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said at a news conference Tuesday that the actor’s PistenBully was “stuck” when the “Hawkeye” star tried to “retrieve” and “get a hold” of the snowcat. [it] moving.” … Read more

Mark Ruffalo asks fans to pray for ‘brother’ Jeremy Renner after snowplough accident

Mark Ruffalo asks fans to pray for ‘brother’ Jeremy Renner after snowplough accident

Mark Ruffalo has asked fans for their well wishes after his good friend Jeremy Renner was seriously injured in a freak snowplow accident. Ruffalo, 55, took to his Instagram story on Monday to share a post about his old “Avengers” co-star with his 20.8 million followers on the platform. “Prayers for our brother for a … Read more

Canadians celebrate the New Year at a higher risk of flooding as unusually warm temperatures follow the winter storm

Canadians celebrate the New Year at a higher risk of flooding as unusually warm temperatures follow the winter storm

A woman runs with her dog along Balmy Beach in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 24.Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail Canada’s Federal Weather Bureau says significant rainfall and unusually warmer temperatures have increased the risk of flooding in several provinces, especially in parts of the country recovering from last week’s blizzard. The areas that had more snow … Read more

Will Chicago have a white Christmas this year? Here’s the data.

Will Chicago have a white Christmas this year?  Here’s the data.

The National Weather Service only considers Christmas white if the snow depth on the ground is 1 inch or more on the morning of December 25. So, could snow fall later in the day? Great, but that doesn’t count. The most Christmas Day snowfall in Chicago occurred in 1950, when 5.1 inches covered the ground … Read more

46 dead as arctic blast continues to hit US

46 dead as arctic blast continues to hit US

Winter storm Elliott, which battered most of the Midwestern and Eastern U.S. over the weekend, continued to wreak havoc on Monday, with freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall resulting in more than 40 deaths and flight delays. The storm sliced ​​a wide swath from the Great Lakes to the Rio Grande along the Mexican border and … Read more

Passengers stranded for up to two weeks after Flair canceled flight during storm

Passengers stranded for up to two weeks after Flair canceled flight during storm

KITCHENER — Derek Cheng has been stuck in his college room for most of the holidays after his Flair Airlines flight from Breslau was canceled this week amid a blistering winter storm. After being forced to make his way home from the airport during the height of the storm on Friday night, the airline informed … Read more

‘Once in a decade’ storm subsides over weekend

‘Once in a decade’ storm subsides over weekend

The worst of Friday’s winter storm put a damper on Saturday before the GTA after the “once-in-a-decade” weather event of freezing rain, heavy snow and gusts of wind, but nearly 50,000 customers in the province were left in the dark. The storm caused major flight and train delays in the province, stranding passengers on their … Read more

Storm Update: State of emergency declared in Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet

Storm Update: State of emergency declared in Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet

Niagara’s three southernmost municipalities declared a state of emergency as a snowstorm ravaged the region for the second day, while critical warnings went out for everyone on cell phone networks and television on Saturday afternoon. The warnings say residents should avoid all non-essential travel and venturing out could put them in extreme danger. They also … Read more

Toronto, Canada, North America struggling with storm damage

Toronto, Canada, North America struggling with storm damage

Friday’s winter storm brought freezing rain, heavy snow and ice pellets across Toronto and parts of southern Ontario. Follow the Star’s weather file for updates on weather, traffic, possible delays at Pearson and more. 10:03 am: WestJet says 60 scheduled flights from Toronto Pearson Airport were canceled on Saturday, as well as one scheduled flight … Read more

Ferry cancellations, highway headaches from snow and ice in inland BC, Vancouver Island

Ferry cancellations, highway headaches from snow and ice in inland BC, Vancouver Island

The blast of stormy and icy winter weather didn’t just cause problems in Metro Vancouver on Friday. The interior and Vancouver Island saw their own share of havoc. As of Friday evening, most of BC’s coast and southern interior remained subject to snowfall, winter storm and freezing rain warnings. BC Ferries canceled several morning sailings … Read more