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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 ijacques@delta-optimist.com or call 604-998-3616.

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ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Recent Work by Ian

Environmental groups say Tilbury jetty approval threatens marine pollution

Environmental groups say Tilbury jetty approval threatens marine pollution

Provincial approval of new LNG tanker endangers local communities.
FortisBC, stakeholders, applaud government decision

FortisBC, stakeholders, applaud government decision

Environmental Assessment Certificate issued for Tilbury Marine Jetty
Delta man charged in Burnaby homicide

Delta man charged in Burnaby homicide

IHIT announces a charge of conspiracy to commit murder in relation to the death of an Abbotsford man.
Warrant issued for hit and run suspect in Delta

Warrant issued for hit and run suspect in Delta

Tobin Peter Haas of Vancouver is alleged to have hit a BC Highway patrol officer during a traffic stop on Saturday
RCMP officer hit, injured during traffic stop in Delta

RCMP officer hit, injured during traffic stop in Delta

The officer received non-life-threatening injuries when suspect vehicle fled
Surrey youth arrested, charged in two assault cases

Surrey youth arrested, charged in two assault cases

RCMP and Delta Police team up in investigations.
New seniors advocate announced by province

New seniors advocate announced by province

KinVillage CEO Dan Levitt will replace Isobel Mackenzie when she retires in April
Delta firefighter victim of fatal UBC parkade crash

Delta firefighter victim of fatal UBC parkade crash

Marc Jubinville remembered for his "exceptional service and bravery."
UPDATE: Delta Mayor calls for review into Fortis gas leak

UPDATE: Delta Mayor calls for review into Fortis gas leak

FortisBC issues apology after mayor pens scathing letter to energy company.
Photos: Truck hits 112th Street overpass in Delta

Photos: Truck hits 112th Street overpass in Delta

Highway crews are at the scene accessing the damage.
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