Ian Vandaelle, a respected business journalist in Canada, passed away, leaving the journalism community in profound sadness. Stephanie Hughes, an Equities reporter at Bloomberg News, confirmed his untimely death via a heartfelt tweet. Vandaelle, aged 33, was declared neurologically deceased this week, succumbing to a hospitalization that commenced on November 18.
Ian Vandaelle (@IanVandaelle) passed away Tuesday at age 33. He was the best kept secret in business journalism and a pillar of the BNN newsroom.Anyone who worked with Ian could see his passion for the work and encyclopedic knowledge. The man could riff with a fund manager about… https://t.co/eflHm0H5eO
— Sultan Ameerali (@SultanAmeerali) December 6, 2023
His recent tenure was at the Financial Post, where Vandaelle served as a reporter and assistant editor. With over a decade’s experience, he initially started as a producer at BNN Bloomberg. His journey in journalism began as an intern at Report on Business, contributing to copy-editing videos and articles for the publication’s website. Vandaelle also completed an internship at the National Post and notably held the role of editor for the business and technology section at The Eyeopener, a weekly student newspaper at Toronto Metropolitan University, from where he graduated.
I haven’t been on Twitter for a while because my partner, @IanVandaelle, has been in the hospital since Nov. 18.
It’s with a heavy heart today that I say he was declared neurologically deceased this week and taken life support this morning. He was 33 years old. pic.twitter.com/OvoVjvU8l8
— Stephanie Hughes (@StephHughes95) December 5, 2023
Ryerson University was where Vandaelle obtained his degree, marking the foundation of his illustrious career. Stephanie Hughes, his partner and a reporter at Bloomberg News in Toronto, covered the stock market alongside him.
The family intends to share Ian Vandaelle’s obituary and details regarding funeral arrangements at a later date, providing an opportunity for the journalism community and friends to honor and pay tribute to his impactful career and life.
