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Ian Jacques

Ian Jacques

Ian Jacques joined the Optimist full-time as a multi-media journalist in June of 2017.

He is an award-winning editor and reporter and was previously editor of the Burnaby/New West Newsleader, editor at Coast Reporter in Sechelt and assistant editor at the Squamish Chief.

He was named editor of the Delta Optimist in August, 2020.

You can reach him at [email protected] or call 604-998-3616.

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Recent Work by Ian

UPDATE: Delta police now investigating targeted shooting

UPDATE: Delta police now investigating targeted shooting

Heavy police presence in the area
Surrey Police Service investigating police-involved shooting

Surrey Police Service investigating police-involved shooting

During an altercation, a SPOSU member discharged their service firearm.
Commercial vehicle hits overpass in Delta

Commercial vehicle hits overpass in Delta

BC Highway Patrol is investigating the Monday morning incident.
Vancouver man facing multiple charges after officer injured in Delta

Vancouver man facing multiple charges after officer injured in Delta

Traffic stop was Feb. 17, 2024
Dispute with a knife leads to injuries, police investigation

Dispute with a knife leads to injuries, police investigation

Delta police called to 11500 block of 81A Ave in North Delta Friday afternoon
Only one northbound lane open on Alex Fraser Bridge due to police incident

Only one northbound lane open on Alex Fraser Bridge due to police incident

Police are negotiating with a distaught individual
UPDATE: IHIT identifies Surrey homicide victim

UPDATE: IHIT identifies Surrey homicide victim

IHIT is now investigating
UPDATED: Multi-vehicle collision has Highway 99 southbound at Highway 91 closed

UPDATED: Multi-vehicle collision has Highway 99 southbound at Highway 91 closed

Six people sent to hospital with various injuries
Fire contained at Vander Zalm property in Ladner

Fire contained at Vander Zalm property in Ladner

Firefighters still on scene investigating
Supreme Court jury finds man guilty in 2017 Delta homicide

Supreme Court jury finds man guilty in 2017 Delta homicide

Body was found by Richmond RCMP in 2017
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