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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

'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

Downchild Blues Band leader Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh 'has always stayed true to his roots,' band member says as group brings final tour to MCC Saturday
Ice age grass prompts First Nations activist to rally citizens to stop Tiny admin build

Ice age grass prompts First Nations activist to rally citizens to stop Tiny admin build

'My community had to reconsider the proposed site of two key infrastructure plans because of this ice age grass,' Beausoleil First Nation member Johnny Hawke says
Grieving grandma says drowning victim didn't know how to swim

Grieving grandma says drowning victim didn't know how to swim

'I wish I was with my grandson and my son right now,' Isaac Coombs Howran's maternal grandmother says. 'I wouldn't have to feel all this pain and misery'
COLUMN: Have LCBO workers met their Waterloo in Premier Dad?

COLUMN: Have LCBO workers met their Waterloo in Premier Dad?

Province should shelve its 'responsible liquor sale, service and delivery training' while adding buying options since it's 'a significant waste of time, money and resources'
Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

'The MNO has failed to demonstrate the existence of a distinct, rights-bearing Métis community in the Penetanguishene region,' notes an academic report questioning 'legitimacy' of many Métis root ancestors
Couple's homage to the Old West a passion project

Couple's homage to the Old West a passion project

Mike and Shelley Duval love welcoming visitors to their backyard village. Shelley jokes that since retiring, 'we just play in the yard now'
Midland captain of recovered Great Lakes shipwreck went down with ship

Midland captain of recovered Great Lakes shipwreck went down with ship

Frederick 'Tatey Bug' Burke helmed the SS Arlington during ill-fated trip from Port Arthur to Owen Sound in 1940
THE LONG READ: Could Ontario follow Québec's ban on 'inhumane' cosmetic work for pets?

THE LONG READ: Could Ontario follow Québec's ban on 'inhumane' cosmetic work for pets?

As other jurisdictions ban certain procedures, provincial vet groups say they can't stop members from performing 'medically unnecessary' procedures
UPDATE: War of words erupts over Cola the dog's bizarre disappearance

UPDATE: War of words erupts over Cola the dog's bizarre disappearance

'She was told to come and get the dog,' says stepfather, who had pup dropped off at his home. 'She knew I couldn’t look after the dog. She needs to be responsible for what she’s done.'
Woman returns from holiday to discover dog given away

Woman returns from holiday to discover dog given away

After leaving her Lab/Boxer mix with a relative, Cherylin Haus learns the dog had been rehomed to a hobby farm in the southern Georgian Bay region
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