Information reaching our news desk has it that Joan Leishman, a longtime CBC news journalist, has sadly passed away. According to the report, she died on August 4, 2025.
Her cause of death or the circumstances that led to her sad demise were not disclosed to the public at the time of filing this report.
Former CBC host/journalist, Tom Harrington, confirmed the news of Leishman through a post made on his official X account.
In his words he said; Sad to hear of the death of longtime journalist @CBCNews Joan Leishman. A wonderful reporter who did extraordinary work in South Africa & became a valued mentor to so many of our young journalists. Joan also went above & beyond to help people in danger come to Canada. RIP
