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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

'Very inspiring': Local woman's 80th birthday swim goes to the dogs

'Very inspiring': Local woman's 80th birthday swim goes to the dogs

'They (dogs) bring so much joy,' says new octogenarian Gwen Crump, who often brings her dog to OSMH to brighten the lives of patients
'It's a lot of fun': Massive snow sculptures leave residents in awe

'It's a lot of fun': Massive snow sculptures leave residents in awe

'It’s a lot of fun doing it for sure,' says Pat Brodeur, who returns with his impressive snow sculptures after two mediocre winters
Gallery postpones 'pretendian' talk over 'safety, accessibility' concerns

Gallery postpones 'pretendian' talk over 'safety, accessibility' concerns

'We are committed to providing space for important and sometimes difficult discussions,' official says of talk that Penetanguishene man asked to have cancelled
Puppy love provides spark for local senior's 80-lap birthday swim

Puppy love provides spark for local senior's 80-lap birthday swim

'The unconditional and nonjudgmental love these pets impart to people brings extraordinary results,' says woman who regularly visits patients at OSMH with her dog
Concerns mount for man living on sailboat in middle of Georgian Bay

Concerns mount for man living on sailboat in middle of Georgian Bay

'This is not normal,' Penetanguishene resident says of sailboat trapped in ice about 100 metres offshore. 'Be thankful it is not one of your family members'
'Troubling' Pretendian speaker series stirs up local MNO member

'Troubling' Pretendian speaker series stirs up local MNO member

Penetanguishene man calls on gallery to cancel event giving 'troubling and counterproductive' platform to fierce MNO critic, who responds to kerfuffle with 'not sure what colonial harms he's suffered... but running out of cream at Starbucks doesn't count'
Local birders celebrate 'real rarity' as Wye Marsh readies for kids' bird count

Local birders celebrate 'real rarity' as Wye Marsh readies for kids' bird count

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre holding kids' event Saturday while recent Christmas count turned up Townsend's Solitaire for first time
Lack of affordable housing stretches local women's shelter to brink

Lack of affordable housing stretches local women's shelter to brink

'The average length of stay is now six months,' Huronia Transition Homes executive director says. 'There’s still the same number of shelter beds. We’re at capacity all the time'
Local charity hopes for strong push to 'rescue' more kids from Nairobi slums

Local charity hopes for strong push to 'rescue' more kids from Nairobi slums

Local volunteers helped set up computer lab, library and vegetable garden during fall visit to Life4Kids Canada's home near Nairobi
King's Wharf set to take audiences back in time next summer

King's Wharf set to take audiences back in time next summer

'This is an exciting season filled with entertaining shows for theatregoers at every stage of life,' artistic director says of summer series
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