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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

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

'Vibrant spirit' of young Penetang man killed in 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'
Barrie gala for Ralphy's Retreat Animal Sanctuary looks to make hay

Barrie gala for Ralphy's Retreat Animal Sanctuary looks to make hay

Money raised from Hospice for Hooves event at Lion's Gate Banquet Centre will help create special palliative care barn at Waverley facility
Dead turtle on beach raises 'huge issue' of releasing pets into wild

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

Releasing pet turtles into nature the 'reason why all eight of Ontario's native turtle species are at risk,' says Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre official
'Momentous': Province commits $17M for new Penetang school

'Momentous': Province commits $17M 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 'vigorously' defend against lawsuit

Midland CAO, township plan to 'vigorously' defend against 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
New book examines enigmatic saint Jean de Brébeuf, mental health

New book examines enigmatic saint Jean de Brébeuf, mental health

'I tell this story through the eyes of French Jesuit Jean de Brébeuf, who is either a mystic or schizophrenic,' Bourrie says. 'I leave that up to the reader'
Former city staffer named in lawsuit linked to previous Adjala-Tos job

Former city staffer named in lawsuit linked to previous Adjala-Tos job

Lawsuit by former treasurer claims Rhonda Bunn and township 'engaged in outrageous or flagrant conduct calculated to cause harm'
'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, local residents head to Kingston to unpack Edwardian-era ship that left Port McNicoll one year ago this week
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 were thoughtful

COLUMN: We wouldn't need Earth Day if people were thoughtful

If you take the time to bend down and pick up after your canine buddy, also take the time to throw it out, because there is no 'dog poop fairy,' writes editor
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