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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

'Hissing' homeless man prompts clients to stop using Midland bank

'Hissing' homeless man prompts clients to stop using Midland bank

'Instead of trying to fix the problem, they’re shutting down banks,' TD customer says after branch begins locking vestible containing ATM outside regular business hours
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'
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
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
'Hot mess': Area man worries for family back home in Syria

'Hot mess': Area 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'
COLUMN: Violence toward women a 'disturbing issue' across Canada

COLUMN: Violence toward women a 'disturbing issue' across Canada

Many years covering crime and court meant regularly coming across men committing heinous acts of violence against those they supposedly loved, writes editor
'Abhorrent': Resident upset area auction house selling Nazi memorabilia

'Abhorrent': Resident upset area auction house selling Nazi memorabilia

'No ethical business should profit off of the Holocaust,' woman says. Auction site owner says 'collectors are deeply committed to preserving the history associated with these items as part of an effort to understand and remember the past'
'Next generation of talent': Georgian students buoy local dock company

'Next generation of talent': Georgian students buoy local dock company

Business owner 'excited about the innovative ideas (students) brought to the table' as it prepares to tackle next phase of its operations
Indigenous activist questions Métis Nation of Ontario chair's roots

Indigenous activist questions Métis Nation of Ontario chair's roots

But Hank Rowlinson calls it a 'drive-by smear campaign,' promises legal action against those questioning his ancestry
Local protesters call on area manufacturer to 'stop deadly deeds'

Local protesters call on area manufacturer to 'stop deadly deeds'

'I think it’s sad that anyone would find it OK to bomb schools or hurt children,' says Orillia woman at protest of Midland manufacturing facility
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