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

Manslaughter verdict in Surrey bus stabbing

'I never wanted to hurt nobody,' killer told police

Mar 20, 2025 1:58 PM Read more >

B.C. councillor told to file FOI request to get city-related info

'Being told to file an FOI application is a real slap in the face,' Bose says, after seeking details about Surrey's business with U.S. firm. Another Surrey councillor says he too has experienced similar

Mar 17, 2025 3:11 PM Read more >

Guilty of aggravated assault for cutting Surrey man's finger

Judge found Jaal Routh Kueth guilty as charged for cutting Mark Datinguinoo in 2003 at Datinguinoo's Surrey apartment

Mar 13, 2025 3:46 PM Read more >

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 >

4 of 5 Surrey civic slates fined by Elections BC

They are Surrey Connect, United Surrey, Surrey First and the Safe Surrey Coalition

Feb 26, 2025 11:09 AM Read more >

Surrey man sentenced to 8 years for drug trafficking

The charges related to a dial-a-dope operation in Edmonton

Feb 26, 2025 10:09 AM Read more >

Surrey wants out of Metro Vancouver's 2050 Regional Growth Strategy

Metro Vancouver board 'isn't functional to actually make decisions that align with the City of Surrey's values,' councillor says

Feb 25, 2025 10:28 AM Read more >

Surrey BMW fire lawsuit dismissed

Case centred on 2013 BMW M5 that caught fire while parked behind a Surrey auto detailing shop

Feb 24, 2025 2:40 PM Read more >

Anita Huberman rejected from Tory nomination in Surrey Centre

Huberman is "of course" disappointed as she "put a lot of effort" into it

Feb 24, 2025 10:23 AM Read more >