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 murder trial judge schooled about jailhouse slang

Toronto police detective called as expert in 'coded, slang and covert language in the context of illegal activities'

Mar 21, 2025 2:48 PM Read more >

Weeping greets manslaughter verdict in teen's 2023 stabbing death on B.C. bus

'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 >

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 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 >

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 >