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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

Chief wants province to 'erase' six Métis communities, including Georgian Bay

Chief wants province to 'erase' six Métis communities, including Georgian Bay

'Just because you have a drop of Indigenous blood running through your veins' doesn't make one Indigenous, chief says at identify fraud summit
Ganaraska Hiking Trail's 18-km gap 'finally' closes in north Simcoe

Ganaraska Hiking Trail's 18-km gap 'finally' closes in north Simcoe

For Midland resident Frieda Baldwin and local trail volunteers, closing trail serves as an 'important milestone'
Mindfulness helps kids deal with too much screen time, Waypoint study finds

Mindfulness helps kids deal with too much screen time, Waypoint study finds

'The younger generations have never experienced life without smartphones. It’s like an extra arm — part of their body that they cannot live without,' research scientist says
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
Local couple's homage to the Old West is a passion project

Local couple's homage to the Old West is 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'
'Vibrant spirit' of young local man killed in car crash remembered

'Vibrant spirit' of young local man killed in car crash remembered

Aven Akerman died in a single-vehicle accident near Collingwood last month; fundraiser set up to help family grieve without 'stress of rushing back to work for financial purposes'
Dead turtle on local beach raises 'huge issue' of releasing pets into wild

Dead turtle on local beach raises 'huge issue' of releasing pets into wild

Releasing pet turtles into wild 'reason why all eight of Ontario's native turtle species are at risk,' Wye Marsh head says, noting they 'out-compete for resources and habitat and out-breed our native species'
'Momentous': Province commits $17.1M for new local school

'Momentous': Province commits $17.1M for new local school

'This day will become a treasured memory for us all,' Penetanguishene Protestant School Board chair says of news to replace overcrowded school
Midland CAO, township plan to 'vigourously' defend against lawsuit

Midland CAO, township plan to 'vigourously' defend against lawsuit

'The township and all other defendants do not agree with Mr. Dean’s inflammatory, unfounded, and untrue allegations,' Adjala-Tosorontio's current CAO says
Local couple 'saddened' after complaint forces folk art removal

Local couple 'saddened' after complaint forces folk art removal

'I barely cover my costs and a lot of what I do goes to charity,' hobby business owner says
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