Philip Drost is a Senior Writer at CBC. He covers a diverse range of topics including animals, animal care, HR and workforce issues, as well as careers and employment, often intertwining these themes with cultural movements and internet culture. Philip's work has been featured in AVA360, The Trauma & Mental Health Report, and CBC.
Preston is the artificial intelligence that powers the Intelligent Relations PR platform. Meet Preston
Canada (National)
Not enough data
Philip Drost's coverage predominantly focuses on entertainment news and sports, particularly highlighting the achievements of individuals in New Brunswick. He also covers topics related to mental health, education, and local events.
When reaching out to Philip with potential story ideas or sources, consider his interest in featuring local talent and success stories from New Brunswick within the realms of sports and entertainment. Additionally, given his coverage attributes that include citing data and government announcements, he may be interested in pitches related to statistical analysis or new initiatives within mental health support programs or educational developments specifically relevant to New Brunswick.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
By: Philip Drost
Double-crested cormorants and their acidic poop are destroying habitats and driving people away from Toronto islands. But getting rid of them, or getting them to move, isn’t so easy. Plus, as its defenders point out, the problem bird is native to the area. So some people are thinking outside the box to get them to move.
By: Philip Drost
| CBC Radio | Posted: April 5, 2025 8:00 AM | Last Updated: April 5 Businesses make you wait on hold to save money, experts say. But is it the right move?
For many Canadians, their experience with the health-care system is difficult or uncomfortable but it feels futile to complain. An Ontario doctor and health-care mediator has tips to successfully navigate the complaints sytem and potentially improve care for others.
While some may choose to stay indoors during the frigid and snowy Canadian winter, Vesa Luomaranta tries to make the best out of cold weather — but he doesn't play pond hockey or go for a ski. Luomaranta is one of many Canadians choosing to surf in winter.
Susie Dent says labelling the “snollygosters” and “mumpsimus” and other emotions can actually give people a great deal of peace during challenging times.
By: Philip Drost
A global assessment on migratory freshwater fish species, published in March, found that there are 325 species of migratory fish crossing international borders that need deliberate action in order to survive.
With cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, being detected in waterways across the globe, Canadian researcher Erin McCallum and her team set out to understand the impact of these illicit drugs on fish in Sweden.
If you're too scared to leave an unfulfilling job you're not alone. Canadian employment data and the anecdotes of post-pandemic hires echo that sentiment, so much so that it's spawned a new term: job hugging, the phenomenon where you hold tight to your position even if you're unhappy.
When Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach came off the turf after the first FIFA World Cup game in Vancouver, it wasn't the crowd or atmosphere that had caught his attention — it was the grass.
By: Philip Drost
Sometimes when a cat grooms another cat, it's nice. A cat helping another cat out, scratching those hard-to-get spots on the back of the neck. Other times? It's more like, "Hey, I want that nice nap spot, and I'm going to annoy you until you get out of here."
