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鈥檓 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

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 >

Fire safety tips for the Christmas holiday season

Surrey Fire Service has ideas to help keep your home safe for the holidays

Dec 21, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Fate of accused murderer in Surrey bus stabbing now in judge's hands

Judge set Jan. 9 for a fix-date hearing to determine when he'll deliver his verdict

Dec 19, 2024 3:36 PM Read more >

Defence makes final submissions in Surrey bus murder trial

Accused murderer told police the victim 'wasn't supposed to die, I didn't want it at all, I didn't want to kill him, I didn't want to, I wasn't trying to'

Dec 18, 2024 4:18 PM Read more >

Knife passed through teen's rib into his lung, Surrey murder trial hears

Dr. Eric Bol did the autopsy in Burnaby Hospital's morgue

Dec 11, 2024 2:55 PM Read more >

'I knew I was caught from the start,' accused Surrey murderer told police

He also told police the victim wasn't supposed to die

Dec 9, 2024 4:08 PM Read more >

Bus rider tried to stop Surrey stabbing victim's bleeding with her scarf

'I heard 'Help me, help me,' witness testifies at murder trial

Dec 5, 2024 1:43 PM Read more >

Girl with accused killer threatened to mace teen before B.C. bus stabbing: Witness

Court hears of text messages between witness, victim in the minutes leading up to the stabbing

Dec 4, 2024 4:58 PM Read more >

B.C. Supreme Court trial underway for fatal stabbing of teen on Surrey bus

Kaiden Mintenko, 21, of Burnaby pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder on Monday

Dec 3, 2024 11:21 AM Read more >

Surrey Police Service becomes city's police of jurisdiction today

Still, the transition is not expected to be completed until 2026/27

Nov 29, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >