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Articles by Leigha Farnell
- Two people facing drug-trafficking related charges following search of N.S. residence, car
- P.E.I. reports four new COVID-19 cases; potential COVID-19 exposure on flight
- Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday; active cases drop to 25
- Halifax man facing several charges after stolen items, counterfeit currency found in vehicle
- Charlottetown, P.E.I. to receive more affordable housing units for seniors
- NovaScotian Crystal permanently closing due to COVID-19 public health restrictions
- Picturesque lighthouse at Nova Scotia's Peggy's Cove to get viewing platform
- Nova Scotia reports two new COVID-19 cases on Friday; vaccine program continues to rollout
- Dartmouth North Public Library welcomes visitors to temporary location
- ‘He has such a big heart with the animals’: N.B. senior stays active thanks to daily walks with local SPCA shelter dogs
Leigha Farnell
Leigha Farnell is a web writer at CTV Atlantic in Halifax.
Raised in Enfield, N.S., Leigha has always had a love of telling stories.
Leigha graduated from the Nova Scotia Community College’s Radio and Television Arts program, with a major in television production.
In 2012, Leigha began working with CTV Atlantic as a television technician. Since that time, she has filled a number of roles including directing, producing, production assistant, switching, audio, editing, and web writer.
Leigha is a generalist, but especially enjoys writing feature and hard news stories. She has been a part of team coverage for notable events such as provincial/federal elections and Hurricane Dorian. Leigha also directed the CTV Atlantic coverage of the 2018 Saint John Oil Refinery explosion that won the RTDNA Best TV Newscast – Bert Cannings Award.
Prior to CTV Atlantic, Leigha worked as a street team member at Big Dog / Cat Country.
Leigha speaks English.