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Tom Zytaruk

I write unvarnished opinion columns and unbiased news reports for the Surrey Now-Leader and have received 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 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 judge’s sentence upheld after convicted drug dealer appeals

Surrey judge’s sentence upheld after convicted drug dealer appeals

Surrey judge sentenced Terrel Desmond to 2 years prison, 18 months probation following guilty plea and conviction for 2 counts trafficking and 2 counts drug possession, including fentanyl
Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey arrest

Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey arrest

Man arrested, injured after ‘motor vehicle incident’ on July 9
Surrey, Langley top chart in stop-work orders, penalties at construction sites

Surrey, Langley top chart in stop-work orders, penalties at construction sites

Starting Jan. 1 asbestos abatement employers must be licensed to operate in B.C.
Surrey to host Ken Demchuk International Swim Meet in Guildford

Surrey to host Ken Demchuk International Swim Meet in Guildford

3-day para-swimming competition will be held from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3 at Guildford Recreation Centre
Mounties seeking to ID Whalley stabbing suspects

Mounties seeking to ID Whalley stabbing suspects

Victim was stabbed Aug. 17, 2023 in the 10200-block of King George Boulevard
Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey Police Service arrest

Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey Police Service arrest

IIO says man was ‘seriously injured’ in Newton arrest on Oct. 26
No charges laid in 2021 Surrey police dog bite case

No charges laid in 2021 Surrey police dog bite case

A Surrey-based police watchdog had recommended a ‘consideration’ of charges connected to the May 29, 2021 Surrey incident
Surrey mayor says Farnworth thinks city’s policing doesn’t need civilian oversight

Surrey mayor says Farnworth thinks city’s policing doesn’t need civilian oversight

That’s Brenda Locke’s interpretation of Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth’s move to temporarily suspend Surrey Police Board and appoint administrator
Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death in Surrey

Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death in Surrey

Police were called to the 16100-block of 110 Avenue on Sunday (Nov. 5)
Man charged with kidnapping, 11 other crimes after shots allegedly fired in Surrey

Man charged with kidnapping, 11 other crimes after shots allegedly fired in Surrey

Kia Kaeni, 34, was charged on Oct. 30.