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Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist at Global News in Toronto, will be hosting the 3rd annual Toronto Black Film Festival’s Opening Night on Tuesday, February 10, 7:30PM at Isabel Bader Theatre.

TBFF’s opening film is Manos Sucias (Dirty Hands), by Josef Wladyka, executive produced by Spike Lee.

 Here are 5 things you may not know about Anthony Farnell:

  • He is from Montreal’s West Island.
  • He graduated from Vermont’s Lyndon State College in 2003.
  • He began working on-air at KPAX in Missoula, Montana as a morning meteorologist.
  • In 2006, he became Chief Meteorologist at Global News in Toronto.
  • His sidekick and loyal friend, ‘Storm the weather dog,’ is famous in his own right and has been featured onGood Morning AmericaNBC Nightly NewsJimmy Kimmel LiveConan and numerous local newscasts.

Come meet Anthony for what will be an exciting opening night of the 3rd annual Toronto Black Film Festival – presented by Global News – on Tuesday, February 10: Click here for details!