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

Second B.C. killer gets life, no possibility of parole for 20 years in Malik murder

Jose Lopez's accomplice, Tanner Fox, was sentenced on Jan. 28 to life in prison also with no eligibility to apply for parole for 20 years

Mar 7, 2025 12:12 PM Read more >

'We're going to fight': B.C. premier takes aim at U.S. tariffs

Liquor from 'red' states off B.C. shelves effective immediately: Premier David Eby

Mar 4, 2025 9:43 AM Read more >

Surrey sewer rates up 37.6% in face of North Shore cost overruns

'Significant cost escalation' of wastewater treatment drives 2025 hike

Feb 11, 2025 10:31 AM Read more >

Surrey mayor yanks U.S. bleachers contract from vote, citing Trump tariffs

Brenda Locke makes a move against Trump's tariffs

Feb 11, 2025 10:28 AM Read more >

Surrey man who beat wife to death with a baseball bat loses conviction appeal

A pathologist who examined the victim's body likened her injuries to those sustained by victims of catastrophic traffic crashes

Feb 4, 2025 11:37 AM Read more >

Surrey murderer/former doctor Joseph Charalambous denied parole again

Joseph Charalambous is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder for the contract killing of a teenaged patient in 1993

Jan 31, 2025 11:35 AM Read more >

Surrey killer apologizes for murder-for-hire of Ripudaman Singh Malik

'I'm sorry for the role I played in this crime,' killer tells the court.

Jan 28, 2025 11:04 AM Read more >

Surrey hopes to be a destination for field hockey with $4M for new turf

City of Surrey approves new artificial turf field at Tamanawis Park

Jan 28, 2025 10:34 AM Read more >

Cross-section of B.C. politicians say it was time for Trudeau to leave

Liberal MPs urge next leader to be 'grassroots' and 'listen to the street' as Conservatives call move long overdue

Jan 6, 2025 5:06 PM Read more >

OPINION: 'Christmas Spirit' isn't just for the holiday season

It's time to share the power of the season

Dec 23, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

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