Tom Zytaruk

I write unvarnished opinion columns and unbiased news reports for the Surrey Now-Leader and have received more than 30 North American, national and provincial writing awards in categories such as outstanding columnist, best opinion writing, outstanding reporter initiative and best election coverage.
I’m the author of two books: Millennium Milestones: A history of Surrey, White Rock and North Delta, and Like a Rock: The Chuck Cadman Story (B.C. Bestseller) and have also been named a Friend of Heritage by Delta and Surrey, where I live with my family and a formidable cactus, Igor.

Phone

604-543-5866

Email

tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com

Recent Work by Tom

Bus rider tried to stop Surrey stabbing victim's bleeding with her scarf

'I heard 'Help me, help me,' witness testifies at murder trial

Dec 5, 2024 1:43 PM Read more >

Girl with accused killer threatened to mace teen before B.C. bus stabbing: Witness

Court hears of text messages between witness, victim in the minutes leading up to the stabbing

Dec 4, 2024 4:58 PM Read more >

B.C. Supreme Court trial underway for fatal stabbing of teen on Surrey bus

Kaiden Mintenko, 21, of Burnaby pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder on Monday

Dec 3, 2024 11:21 AM Read more >

Surrey Police Service becomes city's police of jurisdiction today

Still, the transition is not expected to be completed until 2026/27

Nov 29, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Huge drug bust by Surrey Mounties 'will disrupt the drug trade' in city

RCMP say 6 suspects were arrested after 14-month investigation

Nov 20, 2024 3:16 PM Read more >

Stay away from dead birds: Turkey farmer issues warning

Mike Bose, a Surrey city councillor, lost nearly 18,000 birds last year – and he doesn't want other farms to suffer the same fate

Nov 20, 2024 2:52 PM Read more >

B.C. drug bust tied to Mexican drug cartel: RCMP

Federal investigators seized drugs, weapons from 'heavily fortified' home in Surrey

Nov 13, 2024 11:24 AM Read more >

Criminologist says 'strong support' for Surrey cops to wear body cameras

Curt Griffiths says 'it's not a be-all and end-all, but it's a critical piece of information'

Oct 30, 2024 12:50 PM Read more >

Surrey man, 28, arrested as cops seize 73 kilos of cocaine

Cocaine was seized from vehicle Oct. 8 during roadblock on Highway 1 in Shuswap County

Oct 28, 2024 9:28 AM Read more >

Sikhs ask feds to shut down Indian consulates in Vancouver, Toronto

On Monday both countries expelled six diplomats each

Oct 15, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

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