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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

Locals heading to Kenya to meet boys they helped get off the street

Locals heading to Kenya to meet boys they helped get off the street

Local residents will help set up computer lab, library and vegetable garden during visit to Life4Kids Canada’s home near Nairobi
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'
Family 'devastated' after boy, 12, drowns near Penetang park

Family 'devastated' after boy, 12, drowns near Penetang park

'Everyone who knew Issac loved him dearly,' grandmother says. 'He was such a fun loving young boy'
'A concern': Parents fuming after vehicles pass stopped school bus

'A concern': Parents fuming after vehicles pass stopped school bus

'I don’t care where you have to be, there is no reason you have to pass a school bus,' frustrated parent says of vehicle passing stopped school bus
Suicide danger heightened by opioids, substance abuse, local expert warns

Suicide danger heightened by opioids, substance abuse, local expert warns

Close to a dozen Canadians die by suicide each day. Waypoint psychiatrist says alcohol and drugs lower inhibitions and can lead a person to take his or her own life
Beausoleil First Nation quits local culture organization

Beausoleil First Nation quits local culture organization

Spokesperson offers 'no comment' when asked why Beausoleil opted out of Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay
Moon over Midland: Flashing passersby downtown 'not acceptable'

Moon over Midland: Flashing passersby downtown 'not acceptable'

Mayor says town not turning a blind eye, wants to 'dissuade activities that make people feel unsafe in our community' as more people hang out in vacant storefront vestibules
'That's life': Dr. Joel Rumney vows to rebuild after massive fire

'That's life': Dr. Joel Rumney vows to rebuild after massive fire

'It (the fire) was a disaster, a horrible thing, but what can you do?' veterinarian says of blaze that destroyed barns, but didn't lead to any injures or spread to nearby home, clinic that remained open Friday
HMCS York training exercises make waves in area harbour

HMCS York training exercises make waves in area harbour

'We like to get familiar with the waters in which we serve and know what's up here,' says members of Royal Canadian Navy reserve corps during practice drills on Georgian Bay Tuesday
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