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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

Witnesses sought following serious motorcycle MVA in Tsawwassen

Witnesses sought following serious motorcycle MVA in Tsawwassen

BC Highway Patrol is also looking for dash cam video
Serious crash impacts traffic, ferry service in Tsawwassen

Serious crash impacts traffic, ferry service in Tsawwassen

Closures and detour in effect
Delta police investigating possible youth altercation with weapons

Delta police investigating possible youth altercation with weapons

Officers remain on scene around Seaquam Secondary School in North Delta looking for youths who fled the school wearing ski masks
One person arrested following police incident in Tsawwassen

One person arrested following police incident in Tsawwassen

Lower Mainland Response Team attended and cleared a residence
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
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