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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

Could Ontario follow Québec's ban on 'inhumane' cosmetic work for pets?

Could Ontario follow Québec's ban on 'inhumane' cosmetic work for pets?

As other jurisdictions ban certain procedures, provincial vet groups say they can't stop members from performing 'medically unnecessary' procedures
COLUMN: 'Huge stretch' to link board game with colonialism

COLUMN: 'Huge stretch' to link board game with colonialism

Not everything is linked to something nefarious or has some underlying social commentary, writer says of popular board game Settlers of Catan
'Devastated' woman returns from holiday to learn dog's been rehomed

'Devastated' woman returns from holiday to learn dog's been rehomed

After leaving Cola with a relative, Cherylin Haus learned her two-year-old Lab/Boxer mix had been rehomed and is now apparently living on a hobby farm in Vasey
Quick-thinking officers save deer trapped in Midland

Quick-thinking officers save deer trapped in Midland

'Thinking fast and some quick footwork resulted in Bambi getting back to the herd safely,' Southern Georgian Bay OPP constable says
Schools' move to eliminate Halloween costumes 'sad and wrong'

Schools' move to eliminate Halloween costumes 'sad and wrong'

'No one asked the kids how they feel about this. I’m sure if a vote was actually held, a vast majority (of parents) would want them (costumes in schools),' laments parent
Author explores the little known story of Handel's Messiah

Author explores the little known story of Handel's Messiah

Tiny Township author's latest novel paints picture of opposition to famous Christmas piece
Man on mission to rid neighbourhood of gypsy moths

Man on mission to rid neighbourhood of gypsy moths

Andrew Combes has enlisted support from other Copeland Creek residents to help trap the invasive species after they emerge from their cocoons
CANADA Indigenous man sheds light on 'historical wrongs' near cabinet minister's cottage

CANADA Indigenous man sheds light on 'historical wrongs' near cabinet minister's cottage

Johnny Hawke sets up encampment over land claim, just down the beach from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Minister Carolyn Bennett's summer home
Province's 'baffling' cormorant cull is 'going to be a disaster'

Province's 'baffling' cormorant cull is 'going to be a disaster'

Hunt that began yesterday will allow hunters to kill 15 birds daily; 'They might as well as be shooting loons and great blue herons ... it's mind boggling, says naturalist
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