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

Huge drug bust by Surrey Mounties 'will disrupt the drug trade' in city

RCMP say 6 suspects were arrested after 14-month investigation

Nov 20, 2024 3:16 PM Read more >

B.C. drug bust tied to Mexican drug cartel: RCMP

Federal investigators seized drugs, weapons from 'heavily fortified' home in Surrey

Nov 13, 2024 11:24 AM Read more >

Surrey man, 28, arrested as cops seize 73 kilos of cocaine

Cocaine was seized from vehicle Oct. 8 during roadblock on Highway 1 in Shuswap County

Oct 28, 2024 9:28 AM Read more >

Sikhs ask feds to shut down Indian consulates in Vancouver, Toronto

On Monday both countries expelled six diplomats each

Oct 15, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

B.C. man who killed woman, stabbed toddler will be deported after prison

Crown points to 'brutality' of attacks on defenceless woman, toddler and senior in a Newton townhouse in October 2020

Oct 3, 2024 3:50 PM Read more >

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 >

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 >

Surrey mayor outlines next steps on 'imposed' police transition

Surrey mayor says process must be 'transparent and accountable'

Jun 11, 2024 11:35 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 >

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