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

Surrey RCMP stats indicate 16% crime drop

That's in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2023

Aug 9, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

B.C. appeal court overturns Surrey indecent assault acquittal

Case dating back to 1978 was heard in Surrey provincial court last year

Aug 7, 2024 3:49 PM Read more >

Surrey Sikh temple president murder case adjourned to Oct. 1

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead on June 18, 2023

Aug 7, 2024 1:46 PM Read more >

Surrey women receiving Medal of Good Citizenship from B.C.

Rabiah Dhaliwal and Margaret Mubanda are among 18 award recipients

Aug 5, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Police not found responsible in South Surrey gunshot death

The Independent Investigation Office found no evidence to connect police with man's decision to shoot himself

Aug 1, 2024 4:19 PM Read more >

Surrey Police Service's 2nd round of public consultation underway

First round done 3 years ago

Aug 1, 2024 1:10 PM Read more >

Surrey Police Service Chief Constable expects cash 'surplus' by end of year

And Surrey Police Board Administrator Mike Serr says 'We anticipate coming in quite a bit under budget this year'

Jul 31, 2024 5:11 PM Read more >

2-cop cars won't require hiring more Surrey Police Service officers

'It's not a requirement for us to have more officers on the front line to meet the two-person car commitment,' Chief Constable says

Jul 31, 2024 3:08 PM Read more >

Man killed by train in Surrey

Police were called to the railway tracks at 104 Avenue and 124A Street at 7:22 a.m. after being alerted by the Southern Railway of British Columbia company

Jul 26, 2024 2:44 PM Read more >

Pattullo Bridge replacement plans 'absurd': Surrey mayor

Brenda Locke says the province needs to step up and do some 'heavy lifting' in Surrey

Jul 26, 2024 11:20 AM Read more >