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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

'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band with North Bay roots takes final bow

'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band with North Bay roots takes final bow

The band got its start with high-octane performances in 1969 continues to be led by North Bay's guitar ace Donnie “Mr. Downchild” Walsh, who founded the band with his brother Richard "Hock" Walsh
'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

Downchild Blues Band leader Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh 'has always stayed true to his roots,' band member says as group brings final tour to MCC Saturday
Swastikas 'final straw' for neighbours terrorized by Midland high school students

Swastikas 'final straw' for neighbours terrorized by Midland high school students

'Some residents feel terrorized and are afraid to leave their homes to collect their mail'
Ice age grass prompts First Nations activist to rally citizens to stop Tiny admin build

Ice age grass prompts First Nations activist to rally citizens to stop Tiny admin build

'My community had to reconsider the proposed site of two key infrastructure plans because of this ice age grass,' Beausoleil First Nation member Johnny Hawke says
Grieving grandma says drowning victim didn't know how to swim

Grieving grandma says drowning victim didn't know how to swim

'I wish I was with my grandson and my son right now,' Isaac Coombs Howran's maternal grandmother says. 'I wouldn't have to feel all this pain and misery'
Moon over Midland: Flashing passersby downtown 'not acceptable'

Moon over Midland: Flashing passersby downtown 'not acceptable'

The person in the photo is local and well-known to street outreach workers and police and has shelter options, but seems to prefer to make a spectacle of himself in a prominent downtown empty storefront vestibule
NFN chief McLeod calls on province to 'erase' six Métis communities

NFN chief McLeod calls on province to 'erase' six Métis communities

Chief says 'just because you have a drop of Indigenous blood running through your veins' doesn't make one Indigenous at identify fraud summit
Penetanguishene couple's homage to the Old West a passion project

Penetanguishene couple's homage to the Old West a passion project

Mike and Shelley Duval love welcoming visitors to their backyard village. Shelley jokes that since retiring, 'we just play in the yard now'
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
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