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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

'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 money for apparatus 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
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 health care
Decorated police officer steps well beyond the thin blue line

Decorated police officer steps well beyond the thin blue line

Elana Durtnall established Nora’s Nook in two locations, including neonatal intensive care unit at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie and Wyevale Public School
Dieters beware: Butter tart fest returns to Midland next month

Dieters beware: Butter tart fest returns to Midland next month

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival coming to town June 10 with lots of ooey-gooey goodness, live entertainment and kids' activities
Coronation gives visitors free reign Saturday at Springwater Park

Coronation gives visitors free reign Saturday at Springwater Park

Province celebrating King Charles III's coronation with free admission to 10 cultural sites, 39 provincial parks along with events at Queen's Park
Crimson dress at area 'hole in the wall' a tribute to lives lost

Crimson dress at area 'hole in the wall' a tribute to lives lost

Tay woman creates red dress project to commemorate Friday's National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People
'Erratic' winter creates ideal breeding ground for creepy-crawlies

'Erratic' winter creates ideal breeding ground for creepy-crawlies

Greater influx of ants, ticks, rodents and other pests expected after mild winter combined with rapid snowmelt and bouts of heavy rain, pest control firm predicts
Keewatin's early departure irks some who missed bidding adieu

Keewatin's early departure irks some who missed bidding adieu

'I took my grandson after school from Barrie only to get there at 4:30 and the boat was already leaving,' says local man