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Andrew Philips

Andrew Philips

Editor Andrew Philips is a multiple award-winning journalist whose writing has appeared in some of the country’s most respected news outlets.
His 25-year career as a daily newspaper reporter (which also included a stint as a broadcast journalist at CBC Radio) took him to Ottawa, Brockville, the Maritimes and Québec City while also travelling to Europe and the United States to file stories. Over the years, he has covered every type of story imaginable and helmed a wide range of beats, including education, health, courts and business.
Originally from Midland, Philips returned to the area from Québec City a decade ago after he and his wife Lise decided it was the best possible locale to raise their three daughters Josée, Carmelle and Mathilde.
He has written extensively for regional and national publications since returning.

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Recent Work by Andrew

'No grace': Local restaurant's strict cancellation policy irks patrons

'No grace': Local restaurant's strict cancellation policy irks patrons

But Restaurant Sainte-Marie says 'Dining under the Stars' is 'like any ticketed event' with paid reservations needed to ensure people show up
'Failed me': Man upset charge against local politician was dropped

'Failed me': Man upset charge against local politician was dropped

With 'no reasonable prospect of conviction,' charge brought forward by Johnny Hawke against Coun. Kelly Helowka won't be moving forward
Mom of special-needs student calls out public board's 'systematic failures'

Mom of special-needs student calls out public board's 'systematic failures'

'The hell I have been through resonates with almost every other parent of a special-needs child,' says Midland woman
'Interesting experience': Local man's trip to work delayed by moose crossing

'Interesting experience': Local man's trip to work delayed by moose crossing

Jon Funston shot video of moose making its way along Georgian Bay while snowmobiling to work in Honey Harbour
Local woman's 80th birthday swim goes to the dogs

Local woman's 80th birthday swim goes to the dogs

'They (dogs) bring so much joy,' new octogenarian Gwen Crump says of decision to raise funds for Therapeutic Paws of Canada Friday at Midland YMCA
Local man gets 'kraken' with massive, mythical snow sculptures

Local man gets 'kraken' with massive, mythical snow sculptures

'It’s a lot of fun doing it for sure,' says Pat Brodeur, who returns with his impressive snow sculptures after two mediocre winters
Puppy love provides spark for local senior's 80-lap birthday swim

Puppy love provides spark for local senior's 80-lap birthday swim

'The unconditional and nonjudgmental love these pets impart to people brings extraordinary results,' says Therapeutic Paws of Canada volunteer
Gallery postpones 'pretendian' talk over 'safety, accessibility' concerns

Gallery postpones 'pretendian' talk over 'safety, accessibility' concerns

'We are committed to providing space for important and sometimes difficult discussions,' art gallery spokesman says of talk featuring Ghost Warrior Society lead; Penetanguishene man asked to have event cancelled
'Troubling' Pretendian speaker series stirs up local Metis Nation member

'Troubling' Pretendian speaker series stirs up local Metis Nation member

Penetanguishene man calls on gallery to cancel event giving 'troubling and counterproductive' platform to fierce MNO critic, who responds to kerfuffle with 'not sure what colonial harms he's suffered ... but running out of cream at Starbucks ... doesn't count'
Concerns mount for man living on sailboat in middle of Georgian Bay

Concerns mount for man living on sailboat in middle of Georgian Bay

'This is not normal,' Penetanguishene resident says of sailboat trapped in ice about 100 metres offshore. 'Be thankful it is not one of your family members'
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