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

B.C. police watchdog dinged $50K for discrimination of Métis job applicant

The Independent Investigation Office denied it discriminated against the complainant

Jul 23, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >

Trio of prominent NDP MLAs not seeking re-election

Five-term NDP MLA for Surrey-Whalley has decided not to run for a sixth term in the Oct. 19 provincial general election

Jul 4, 2024 5:18 PM Read more >

B.C. labour minister not seeking re-election in Surrey

Harry Bains is the second Surrey NDP MLA to decide not to seek re-election

Jul 4, 2024 10:29 AM Read more >

Longtime NDP MLA Ralston not seeking re-election in Surrey

Five-term NDP MLA for Surrey-Whalley has decided not to run for a sixth term in the Oct. 19 provincial general election

Jul 3, 2024 9:50 AM Read more >

Carload of weapons and ammo found on North Island leads to 4-year sentence

Stephanie Joan McMillan, 33, pleaded guilty to guns and drug-related crimes near Port Hardy, Surrey

Jun 4, 2024 10:35 AM Read more >

Surrey woman sentenced to 4 years for guns, drug-related crimes

Stephanie Joan McMillan, 33, pleaded guilty to guns and drug-related crimes out of Surrey and near Port Hardy

Jun 3, 2024 1:35 PM Read more >

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Surrey council for 4th month in a row

Council meeting moved outside regular chambers, police stationed in parkade as a precaution

Feb 14, 2024 8:50 AM Read more >

Pair charged after teen stabbed in the gut on a bus outside Surrey mall

Police say 2023 incident tied to mall altercation following remarks made to victim’s girlfriend

Jan 24, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

Murder trial set for December in teen’s stabbing death on a B.C. bus

Ethan Bespflug, killed in April, 2023, Kaiden Mintenko charged with second-degree murder

Jan 19, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Three Amazon drivers in Surrey, Vancouver accused of package theft

The names of the accused have not been released, pending charge approval

Dec 14, 2023 12:32 PM Read more >

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