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鈥檓 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 drivers' union decries overcrowding

Drivers 'being berated by passengers due to being passed up by multiple buses'

Apr 30, 2025 12:50 PM Read more >

Surrey Police Service pageantry on display at Change of Command Ceremony

Invitation-only event at Cloverdale Agriplex had SPS officers on parade, SPS Pipes and Drums, and signing of official parchment

Apr 23, 2025 11:12 AM Read more >

Shooter ID questions fail to overturn B.C. attempted murder conviction

Surrey conviction upheld despite Crown's star witness describing shooter as black when accused is white

Apr 22, 2025 8:21 AM Read more >

Surrey resident arrested in international cybercrime investigation

The investigation is ongoing, police say

Apr 10, 2025 11:54 AM Read more >

Surrey landlords hit with $29.5K bill over eviction notice

Judge finds RTC arbitrator decision not 'patently unreasonable'

Apr 4, 2025 11:00 AM Read more >

Rastafarian files human rights complaint against Surrey Pretrial Services Centre

A hearing is set for five days starting on June 23

Apr 2, 2025 9:59 AM Read more >

Cities will feel tariffs 'first and worst,' B.C. mayor says heading into U.S. meeting

'These aren't just Democrats, there's also Republicans that are going to be there,' Locke noted before the summit got underway

Mar 28, 2025 3:35 PM Read more >

More than 4.5K sweeps for Transit Police Explosive Detection Dog Team, chief says

Transit Police officers also responded to 34 gun-related calls where the 'weapon' turned out to be a gun-shaped cigarette lighter

Mar 28, 2025 11:44 AM Read more >

Public transit fares increasing by 4% on July 1

TransLink's board of directors voted in favour of increasing the fares on March 26

Mar 28, 2025 9:48 AM Read more >

Lone B.C. mayor in D.C., meeting with mayors from U.S. and Mexico on tariffs

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says summit called to share information 'and then show a united front' 

Mar 27, 2025 10:39 AM Read more >

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