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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

Local provincial Liberals voted for new leader over weekend

Local provincial Liberals voted for new leader over weekend

Eligible Simcoe North voters headed to Coldwater to mark their ballots; next provincial Liberal leader will be announced Saturday
'Even the bad guys liked her': Auxiliary officer has seen it all

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

Former Casino Rama limo driver was passionate about her role and 'set the example for others to follow' during her distinguished career
First Light brings spirit of season to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

First Light brings spirit of season to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

First Light continues Friday and Saturday evenings before wrapping up next weekend
'Game changer': Airboat fundraising halfway to $400,000 goal

'Game changer': Airboat fundraising halfway to $400,000 goal

Southern Georgian Bay Airboat Rescue group holding two fundraisers next month to raise funds for aparatus deemed essential in preventing ice-related deaths
Suspected 'drug house' causing fear, angst in Midland neighbourhood

Suspected 'drug house' causing fear, angst in Midland neighbourhood

'I have seen the wrath of their unhappy customers and I have no interest in going toe to toe with any of them,' neighbour says. Landlord says he's tried to evict tenant, but feels 'handcuffed' by provincial board
Former Penetang mayoral candidate faces sexual assault charge

Former Penetang mayoral candidate faces sexual assault charge

Michael Cadieux, 64, returns to Midland court to have his case spoken to Thursday
Got a sweet tooth? Butter tart fest returns to Midland in June

Got a sweet tooth? Butter tart fest returns to Midland in June

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival coming to town June 10 with lots of ooey-gooey goodness, live entertainment and kids' activities
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 healthcare
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 organizations
Red dress at Hwy. 12 'hole in the wall' a tribute to lives lost

Red dress at Hwy. 12 'hole in the wall' a tribute to lives lost

'We need to draw attention to the pressing and pervasive issue of violence against Aboriginal women,' said woman on eve of Friday's National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People