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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

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

'Momentous': Province commits $17.1M for new Penetang 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 lawsuit

Midland CAO, township plan to 'vigourously' defend lawsuit

'Suffice it to say, the township and all other defendants do not agree with Mr. Dean’s inflammatory, unfounded, and untrue allegations,' Adjala-Tosorontio current CAO says
'Conflicting emotions': Locals help ready SS Keewatin in new home

'Conflicting emotions': Locals help ready SS Keewatin in new home

Known as the UNpacking Crew, residents head to Kingston to unpack Edwardian-era ship that left Port McNicoll a year ago this week
Crosses in the Sky: New book examines enigmatic Jean de Brébeuf

Crosses in the Sky: New book examines enigmatic Jean de Brébeuf

'I tell this story through the eyes of French Jesuit Jean de Brébeuf, who is either a mystic or schizophrenic. I leave that up to the reader,' says author
Midland CAO named in lawsuit linked to past job at other municipality

Midland CAO named in lawsuit linked to past job at other municipality

Lawsuit by former treasurer states 'Bunn and the township engaged in outrageous or flagrant conduct calculated to cause harm, which resulted in a visible and provable illness'
'Tearing us apart:' Cafe owners evicted for failing to pay April rent

'Tearing us apart:' Cafe owners evicted for failing to pay April rent

'We’re just a little mom-and-pop operation. We had great customers and were getting busy,' laments owner of Port McNicoll eatery
Penetang couple 'saddened' after complaint forces folk art removal

Penetang couple 'saddened' after complaint forces folk art removal

'We're not happy ... Any future sales will have to be done online as we are no longer displaying our art,' says frustrated artist
COLUMN: We wouldn't need Earth Day if people did right thing

COLUMN: We wouldn't need Earth Day if people did right thing

'One of life's great mysteries involves how the coffee cup is too difficult to carry when empty. We all must play a part in keeping our greenspaces clean'
Could Ontario enact a ban on 'inhumane' cosmetic work for pets?

Could Ontario enact a 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
Former local resident charged with assaulting Hamilton bylaw officer

Former local resident charged with assaulting Hamilton bylaw officer

Angela Vos had organized an encampment to protest a Hamilton council decision; she is also suing the province and others in relation to her son's death
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