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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

Decorated local officer steps beyond the thin blue line

Decorated local officer steps beyond the thin blue line

Elana Durtnall's strident dedication to community service as both a police officer and civilian recognized by provincial and national organizations
Dieters beware: Butter tart fest returns next month

Dieters beware: Butter tart fest returns next month

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival coming to Midland June 10 with lots of ooey-gooey goodness, live entertainment and kids' activities
'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
Oh dear! Quick-thinking OPP officers save trapped deer

Oh dear! Quick-thinking OPP officers save trapped deer

'Thinking fast and some quick footwork resulted in Bambi getting back to the herd safely,' Southern Georgian Bay OPP constable says
'Beyond excited': Local boy hits the ice during Leafs' pre-game

'Beyond excited': Local boy hits the ice during Leafs' pre-game

Felix Van Beek opens game with lap around Scotiabank Arena waving Toronto Maple Leafs flag
Midland hospital pushed for new 36-bed, $100M mental health wing

Midland hospital pushed for new 36-bed, $100M mental health wing

'The first patient I saw here was for concerns of self-harm,' GBGH chief of staff says. 'Since then, not a shift goes by that I haven’t seen someone here under the Mental Health Act'
Waypoint wants to offer more acute mental health beds

Waypoint wants to offer more acute mental health beds

Waypoint 'has been operating as many as 45 acute mental health beds over the last two years, compared with our usual 20 beds pre-pandemic,' spokeswoman says
It's a wrap for Wasaga Beach digital artist's Midland project

It's a wrap for Wasaga Beach digital artist's Midland project

Alex Kostecka-Silva sea can art project highlights Midland's connection to Georgian Bay and the Trans Canada Trail
Waypoint expanding access to electroconvulsive therapy

Waypoint expanding access to electroconvulsive therapy

Psychiatrist says therapy has long been used for treating severe and treatment-resistant cases of mood and psychotic illnesses
Appeals court upholds ruling against two former Oak Ridge docs

Appeals court upholds ruling against two former Oak Ridge docs

Doctors Elliot Barker and Gary Maier, along with Crown, liable for using pain as an instrument in treatment programs conducted between 1966 and 1983