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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.

Email
andrew@midlandtoday.ca

Recent Work by Andrew

'No grace': Restaurant's strict cancellation policy irks patrons

'No grace': Restaurant's strict cancellation policy irks patrons

But Restaurant Sainte-Marie says 'Dining under the Stars' is 'like any ticketed event' with paid reservations needed to ensure people show up
Crown drops Christian Island man's hope for threat charge against Tiny rep

Crown drops Christian Island man's hope for threat charge against Tiny rep

With 'no reasonable prospect of conviction', charge brought forward by Johnny Hawke against Coun. Kelly Helowka won't be moving forward
'Interesting experience': Man's trip to work delayed by moose crossing

'Interesting experience': Man's trip to work delayed by moose crossing

Jon Funston shot video of moose making its way along Georgian Bay while snowmobiling to work in Honey Harbour
Mom of special-needs student calls out public board's 'systematic failures'

Mom of special-needs student calls out public board's 'systematic failures'

'The hell I have been through resonates with almost every other parent of a special-needs child,' says Midland woman whose daughter attends Mundy's Bay Public School
Citizen code of conduct to 'protect staff, council from harassment, defamatory' behaviour

Citizen code of conduct to 'protect staff, council from harassment, defamatory' behaviour

Opponent to new bylaw up for discussion Wednesday says township 'is doing this on purpose to provoke and make people angry'
'Extremely motivated' young ukulelists hit right notes to win national award

'Extremely motivated' young ukulelists hit right notes to win national award

'It was very cool and the kids were over the moon,' teacher Sean McGaughey says after Midland library kids band captures CBC prize
Midland woman's 80th birthday swim goes to the dogs

Midland woman's 80th birthday swim goes to the dogs

'They (dogs) bring so much joy,' new octogenarian Gwen Crump says of decision to raise funds for Therapeutic Paws of Canada Friday at Midland YMCA
Midland man gets Kraken with massive, mythical snow sculptures

Midland man gets Kraken with massive, mythical snow sculptures

'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," art gallery spokesman says of talk featuring Ghost Warrior Society lead that Penetanguishene man asked to have cancelled
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'
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