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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

Survey launched on ageism in B.C.

Survey launched on ageism in B.C.

B.C.’s Seniors Advocate is asking people to share their perceptions and experiences on ageism to better understand how it impacts seniors in British Columbia
CBSA seizes liquid meth bound for export to Australia

CBSA seizes liquid meth bound for export to Australia

The estimated street value of the bust is $2 million
Possible explosive shell prompts police response in North Delta neighbourhood

Possible explosive shell prompts police response in North Delta neighbourhood

Two homes evacuated out of caution
High on drugs, Delta man rescued from storm drain tunnel

High on drugs, Delta man rescued from storm drain tunnel

The man had crawled between 250 and 300 metres into the storm drain.
Unauthorized drone in YVR flight path prompts warning from police

Unauthorized drone in YVR flight path prompts warning from police

This is illegal and charges will be pursued, say police.
Surrey man charged for allegedly assaulting Delta officer

Surrey man charged for allegedly assaulting Delta officer

Incident occurred following traffic stop
Surrey man charged after allegedly ramming RCMP cruiser

Surrey man charged after allegedly ramming RCMP cruiser

Accused is facing four charges including assault
Taxi driver and five others caught for impaired driving

Taxi driver and five others caught for impaired driving

Safety blitz by Delta police nabs six drivers in three-plus hours
Editorial: Too little, too late Metro

Editorial: Too little, too late Metro

Metro Vancouver is a mess and it’s going to take a lot more than a travel pause and cutting out the wine and cheese parties to fix it.
Two youths arrested in connection to pellet gun assaults

Two youths arrested in connection to pellet gun assaults

Charges are being recommended by Delta Police
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