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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

These Ontario firefighters saved a deer trapped in frigid waters

These Ontario firefighters saved a deer trapped in frigid waters

'It was so heartbreaking to watch her stuck for so long': Deer became trapped in an icy section of Georgian Bay, just off Victoria Harbour
Feds 'not moving forward' with Métis self-government bill

Feds 'not moving forward' with Métis self-government bill

'Bill C-53 would’ve set a dangerous precedent for the recognition of false claims to Indigenous identity,' Ontario Chief says after federal minister's announcement
Indigenous activist questions MNO chair's Métis roots

Indigenous activist questions MNO chair's Métis roots

But Hank Rowlinson calls it a 'drive-by smear campaign,' promises legal action against those questioning his ancestry
'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
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'
Howdy! This Ontario backyard is a wild tribute to the Old West

Howdy! This Ontario backyard is a wild tribute to the Old West

'We just play in the yard now': Mike and Shelley Duval love welcoming visitors to their custom-made village in Penetanguishene
Ontario chief calls on province to 'erase' six Métis communities

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

Chief of Nipissing First Nation told identity theft summit that 'just because you have a drop of Indigenous blood running through your veins' doesn't make a person Indigenous
Oh dear! Quick-thinking officers save deer trapped in Midland

Oh dear! Quick-thinking officers save deer trapped in Midland

'Thinking fast and some quick footwork resulted in Bambi getting back to the herd safely,' Southern Georgian Bay OPP constable says
CANADA Indigenous man sheds light on 'historical wrongs' near cabinet minister's cottage

CANADA Indigenous man sheds light on 'historical wrongs' near cabinet minister's cottage

Johnny Hawke sets up encampment over land claim, just down the beach from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Minister Carolyn Bennett's summer home
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