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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 resident arrested in international cybercrime investigation

Surrey resident arrested in international cybercrime investigation

The investigation is ongoing, police say
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Surrey landlords hit with $29.5K bill over eviction notice

Surrey landlords hit with $29.5K bill over eviction notice

Judge finds RTC arbitrator decision not 'patently unreasonable'
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Rastafarian files human rights complaint against Surrey Pretrial Services Centre

Rastafarian files human rights complaint against Surrey Pretrial Services Centre

A hearing is set for five days starting on June 23
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Cities will feel tariffs 'first and worst,' B.C. mayor says heading into U.S. meeting

Cities will feel tariffs 'first and worst,' B.C. mayor says heading into U.S. meeting

'These aren't just Democrats, there's also Republicans that are going to be there,' Locke noted before the summit got underway
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More than 4.5K sweeps for Transit Police Explosive Detection Dog Team, chief says

More than 4.5K sweeps for Transit Police Explosive Detection Dog Team, chief says

Transit Police officers also responded to 34 gun-related calls where the 'weapon' turned out to be a gun-shaped cigarette lighter
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Public transit fares increasing by 4% on July 1

Public transit fares increasing by 4% on July 1

TransLink's board of directors voted in favour of increasing the fares on March 26
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Lone B.C. mayor in D.C., meeting with mayors from U.S. and Mexico on tariffs

Lone B.C. mayor in D.C., meeting with mayors from U.S. and Mexico on tariffs

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says summit called to share information 'and then show a united front' 
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Toronto man gets 6 years for conspiring to kill Surrey man

Toronto man gets 6 years for conspiring to kill Surrey man

Nathan Rashawn Johnson-Audain, 22, pleaded guilty to conspiring to murder Harkirat Jhutty
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Surrey murder trial judge schooled about jailhouse slang

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

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

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