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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

Drayton taking audiences back to 50s, 60s next season at King's Wharf

Drayton taking audiences back to 50s, 60s next season at King's Wharf

'This is an exciting season filled with entertaining shows for theatregoers at every stage of life,' artistic director says of series featuring The Full Monty, Beehive: The 60s Musical, Grease and Cinderella: The Panto
Thief with 'good taste' leaves downtown Midland retailer feeling sour

Thief with 'good taste' leaves downtown Midland retailer feeling sour

Elegant Gourmet owner says Thursday morning break-in cost them production day during one of busiest times of year; worries about downtown safety. 'It scares the hell out of me'
Midland's draft budget features 6.4% tax hike with water, wastewater increases

Midland's draft budget features 6.4% tax hike with water, wastewater increases

'This positions the community for future growth, ensuring current and future residents continue to enjoy Midland's high quality of services,' the town notes
'Hissing' homeless man on bank steps lead longtime clients to stop using downtown Midland branch

'Hissing' homeless man on bank steps lead longtime clients to stop using downtown Midland branch

'Instead of trying to fix the problem, they’re shutting down banks,' TD customer says after branch begins locking vestibule containing ATM to customers outside regular business hours
Feds 'not moving forward' with Métis self-government bill

Feds 'not moving forward' with Métis self-government bill

'Bill C-53 would’ve set a dangerous precedent for the recognition of false claims to Indigenous identity,' Ontario Chief says after federal minister's announcement
Wye Marsh sounds trumpets over Charles the swan's passing

Wye Marsh sounds trumpets over Charles the swan's passing

Friends of Wye Marsh team 'braved the elements' to rescue Charles' body from Wye River. A necropsy is being performed to determine cause of death
'Hot mess': Midland man worries for family back home in Syria

'Hot mess': Midland man worries for family back home in Syria

Khatchik Amen says there are so many competiting interests at play in Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad that 'the future is unknown'
EDCNS head comes out against Tiny's plan to cease funding non-profit

EDCNS head comes out against Tiny's plan to cease funding non-profit

'Supporting EDCNS strengthens the local economy and provides residents with food and job security,' Cathryn Love says. 'Is that not worth $87,000 or approximately $6.70 per person to Tiny?'
Local author's latest book in fictional religious series 'best one yet'

Local author's latest book in fictional religious series 'best one yet'

David Dupuis's celebrates release of fifth book in his popular The Hildegard Prophecies series. 'I’m able to make a very churchy story, non-churchy'
COLUMN: 'Her smile could light up any sky,' editor recalls after woman's abusive ex convicted

COLUMN: 'Her smile could light up any sky,' editor recalls after woman's abusive ex convicted

Many years covering crime and court at various dailies meant regularly coming across men who had committed heinous acts of violence against those they supposedly loved, editor writes
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