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

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 Ramara home. 'She knew I couldn’t look after the dog'
'Devastated' woman returns from holiday to learn dog's been rehomed

'Devastated' woman returns from holiday to learn dog's been rehomed

After leaving Cola with a relative, Cherylin Haus learned her two-year-old Lab/Boxer mix had been rehomed and is now apparently living on a hobby farm in Vasey
Oh deer! Quick-thinking OPP officers save trapped 'Bambi'

Oh deer! Quick-thinking OPP officers save trapped 'Bambi'

Video posted to Twitter shows two officers jiggling a deer's hind legs back and forth in an effort to free it from between two wooden fences
ONTARIO: Schools' move to ban Halloween costumes 'sad and wrong'

ONTARIO: Schools' move to ban Halloween costumes 'sad and wrong'

'No one asked the kids how they feel about this. I’m sure if a vote was actually held, a vast majority (of parents) would want them (costumes in schools)'
COLUMN: Covering Royal Visit like nothing else in a journalist's world

COLUMN: Covering Royal Visit like nothing else in a journalist's world

Security, the highest most scribes will ever encounter, along with 'the Book' to help one behave properly, made covering Queen Elizabeth II's Maritime visit a very different experience
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