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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

Ontario chief calls on province to 'erase' six Métis communities

Ontario chief 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
Ontario chief calls on province to 'erase' six Métis communities

Ontario chief 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
Mindfulness helps kids deal with too much screen time, study finds

Mindfulness helps kids deal with too much screen time, study finds

'The younger generations have never experienced life without smartphones,' Waypoint research scientist says. 'It’s like an extra arm — part of their body that they cannot live without'
Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

'The MNO has failed to demonstrate the existence of a distinct, rights-bearing Métis community in the Penetanguishene region,' notes an academic report questioning 'legitimacy' of many Métis root ancestors
Couple's homage to the Old West a passion project

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'
Dead turtle on Ontario beach raises 'huge issue' of releasing pets into wild

Dead turtle on Ontario beach raises 'huge issue' of releasing pets into wild

Releasing pet turtles into wild 'reason why all eight of Ontario's native turtle species are at risk,' Wye Marsh head says, noting they 'outcompete for resources and habitat and outbreed our native species'
'Conflicting emotions' as locals help ready Keewatin in new home

'Conflicting emotions' as locals help ready Keewatin in new home

Known as the UNpacking Crew, residents head to Kingston to unpack Edwardian-era ship that left Port McNicoll a year ago this week
Couple 'saddened' after complaint forces folk art removal

Couple 'saddened' after complaint forces folk art removal

'We appreciate those who have supported us,' Jim Duguay notes. 'We had a good run for a non-business/hobby. Any future sales will have to be done online as we are no longer displaying our art'
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
Legion's drag queen show stirs up online 'hoopla', spurs sellout

Legion's drag queen show stirs up online 'hoopla', spurs sellout

Port McNicoll Legion drag show next Saturday faces backlash; branch president says 'I've never experienced anything like that'
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