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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

Martyrs' Shrine's 'fearless' new groundskeepers not afraid of a little poison ivy

Martyrs' Shrine's 'fearless' new groundskeepers not afraid of a little poison ivy

'The goats joined the team this past winter, and have been tasked with grazing certain key sections of the Shrine grounds,' site director says
Ganaraska Hiking Trail's 18-km gap 'finally' closes in north Simcoe

Ganaraska Hiking Trail's 18-km gap 'finally' closes in north Simcoe

For Midland resident Frieda Baldwin and local trail volunteers, closing trail serves as an 'important milestone'
Mindfulness helps kids deal with too much screen time, Waypoint study finds

Mindfulness helps kids deal with too much screen time, Waypoint study finds

'The younger generations have never experienced life without smartphones,' Waypoint research scientist says. 'It’s like an extra arm — part of their body that they cannot live without'
Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

'The MNO has failed to demonstrate the existence of a distinct, rights-bearing Métis community in the Penetanguishene region,' notes an academic report questioning 'legitimacy' of many Métis root ancestors
With 12 Canadians diagnosed daily, Midland declares May MS awareness month

With 12 Canadians diagnosed daily, Midland declares May MS awareness month

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 90,000 Canadians living with the disease
Georgian Bay Gals Give holding spring giving event this month

Georgian Bay Gals Give holding spring giving event this month

Philathropic women's group raising funds for airboat rescue, emergency baby needs depot during May 27 event at Brooklea Golf and Country Club
Orr Lake Golf Club 'super excited' to be part of innovative junior golf program

Orr Lake Golf Club 'super excited' to be part of innovative junior golf program

Orr Lake Golf Club designated as an official First Tee - Ontario location by Golf Canada; sponsors local students from five schools to play at no cost
Penetanguishene couple's homage to the Old West a passion project

Penetanguishene couple's homage to the Old West a passion project

Mike and Shelley Duval love welcoming visitors to their backyard village. Shelley jokes that since retiring, 'we just play in the yard now'
'Vibrant spirit' of young Penetang man killed in car crash remembered

'Vibrant spirit' of young Penetang man killed in car crash remembered

Aven Akerman died in a single-vehicle accident near Collingwood last month. Fundraiser set up to help family grieve without 'stress of rushing back to work for financial purposes'
Dead turtle on local beach raises 'huge issue' of releasing pets into wild

Dead turtle on local beach raises 'huge issue' of releasing pets into wild

Releasing pet turtles into wild 'reason why all eight of Ontario's native turtle species are at risk,' Wye Marsh head says, noting they 'outcompete for resources and habitat and outbreed our native species'
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