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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

'Mother Nature is crying out for us': What's killing birds on Tiny beaches?

'Mother Nature is crying out for us': What's killing birds on Tiny beaches?

Botulism, 'the most toxic natural substance on Earth,' is the suspected cause
'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

Downchild Blues Band leader Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh 'has always stayed true to his roots,' band member says as group takes a final bow Saturday
'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

Downchild Blues Band leader Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh 'has always stayed true to his roots,' band member says as group brings final tour to MCC Saturday
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'
Suicide danger heightened by opioids, substance abuse: Expert

Suicide danger heightened by opioids, substance abuse: Expert

During Suicide Prevention Month, Waypoint psychiatrist says opioid epidemic and risks of associated overdose, intentional or not, are creating new concerns
HMCS York naval reserve corps test local waters

HMCS York naval reserve corps test local waters

'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
Week-long walking pilgrimage winds its way to Martyrs' Shrine

Week-long walking pilgrimage winds its way to Martyrs' Shrine

Spiritual journey from Caledon to Midland will bring more than 300 pilgrims to sanctuary honouring the first Canadian martyrs
New rules create extra red tape to bring pets stateside

New rules create extra red tape to bring pets stateside

Rule changes for dogs entering the U.S., based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control taking effect Aug. 1
War of words erupts over report questioning local Métis community's ancestry

War of words erupts over report questioning local Métis community's ancestry

A scathing report questions the validity of many Georgian Bay Métis community root ancestors and wonders if they are really Métis at all
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