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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

'Even the bad guys liked her': Auxiliary officer has seen it all

'Even the bad guys liked her': Auxiliary officer has seen it all

Wyevale woman steps aside from volunteer police unit that assists full-time OPP officers
Decorated local officer steps well beyond the thin blue line

Decorated local officer steps well beyond the thin blue line

Elana Durtnall's strident dedication to community service as both a police officer and civilian recognized by provincial and national organziations
Area man wants hospital CEOs to tell Ford to stop privatization

Area man wants hospital CEOs to tell Ford to stop privatization

Paul Cummings wants residents to sign petition urging hospital leaders to demand province move away from 'additional burden' of private health care
Coronation gives visitors free reign Saturday at Springwater Park

Coronation gives visitors free reign Saturday at Springwater Park

Province celebrating King Charles III's coronation with free admission to 10 cultural sites, 39 provincial parks along with events at Queen's Park
Crimson dress at area 'hole in the wall' remembers lives lost

Crimson dress at area 'hole in the wall' remembers lives lost

Tay woman creates red dress project to commemorate Friday's National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People
'Erratic' winter creates ideal breeding ground for creepy-crawlies

'Erratic' winter creates ideal breeding ground for creepy-crawlies

Greater influx of ants, ticks, rodents and other pests expected after mild winter combined with rapid snowmelt and bouts of heavy rain, pest control firm predicts
SS Keewatin weighing anchor from home port this afternoon

SS Keewatin weighing anchor from home port this afternoon

After an 11-year stay in Port McNicoll, Edwardian-era vessel will be going to Kingston marine museum
For $1.2 million, you could be king or queen of area castle

For $1.2 million, you could be king or queen of area castle

Former Castle Village and Enchanted Kingdom could be turned into a brewery, restaurant or events hall, real estate listing suggests
Local woman becomes guardian angel for Alice the rooster

Local woman becomes guardian angel for Alice the rooster

'He has helped people overcome their fear of birds and befriends everyone that visits Ralphy’s,' Orillia woman says of Alice, a rooster with 'a flair for fashion'
Four priests who once served area sexually abused minors

Four priests who once served area sexually abused minors

'Moving through phases of outright denial, victim blaming, and moral incompetence, the Church has begun to respond justly,' says head of the Jesuits of Canada