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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

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 healthcare
'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
For $1.2 million, you could be king or queen of area castle

For $1.2 million, you could be king or queen of area castle

Former Castle Village and Enchanted Kingdom could be turned into a brewery, restaurant or events hall, real estate listing suggests
Local woman becomes guardian angel for Alice the rooster

Local woman becomes guardian angel for Alice the rooster

'He has helped people overcome their fear of birds and befriends everyone that visits Ralphy’s,' Orillia woman says of Alice, a rooster with 'a flair for fashion'
Four priests who once served area sexually abused minors

Four priests who once served area sexually abused minors

'Moving through phases of outright denial, victim blaming, and moral incompetence, the Church has begun to respond justly,' says head of the Jesuits of Canada
YMCA offers ray of light in dark time for Ukrainian war refugees

YMCA offers ray of light in dark time for Ukrainian war refugees

'We felt like we were at home, they accepted us both in spite of our different origins,' Ukrainian citizen Veronika Aleksyeyenko says of Midland YMCA employment services centre
Local Bills' fan cuts the mustard in viral Super Bowl commercial

Local Bills' fan cuts the mustard in viral Super Bowl commercial

Edward Mair says he jumped at opportunity to be involved with ad that also features Pinto Ron, a fellow superfan known for his propensity to being doused with condiments
Top cop reviews arrest, takes officers' actions 'very seriously'

Top cop reviews arrest, takes officers' actions 'very seriously'

'Officers utilized their training to assess the situation, attempt to de-escalate and apprehend the man under the Mental Health Act,' said SGB OPP Insp.
Community's love aids family of man electrocuted on job

Community's love aids family of man electrocuted on job

'He’s slowly progressing,' Jen Marchand says of son Jaden, who was severely injured during fourth day on job laying fibre-optic cable in Tiny Township
Video shows police kneeing man during area arrest

Video shows police kneeing man during area arrest

'There was unjustified excessive force used,' says woman, who notes she witnessed the man's arrest, calling it 'police brutality'