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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

Most Surrey drug overdoses happen at a private residence, report shows

Most Surrey drug overdoses happen at a private residence, report shows

Naloxone was administered by police 160 times in 2024
Surrey sewer rates up 37.6% in face of North Shore cost overruns

Surrey sewer rates up 37.6% in face of North Shore cost overruns

'Significant cost escalation' of wastewater treatment drives 2025 hike
Surrey mayor yanks U.S. bleachers contract from vote, citing Trump tariffs

Surrey mayor yanks U.S. bleachers contract from vote, citing Trump tariffs

Brenda Locke makes a move against Trump's tariffs
Surrey sawmill fire lawsuit goes to trial in June

Surrey sawmill fire lawsuit goes to trial in June

Judge denies defendants' application to dismiss case for want of prosecution
Surrey man who beat wife to death with a baseball bat loses conviction appeal

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
Surrey murderer/former doctor Joseph Charalambous denied parole again

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
Surrey man who molested young girl denied parole

Surrey man who molested young girl denied parole

Kyle Wayne Berkson, now 50, was sentenced in 2013
2025 will be 'very busy' year for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project

2025 will be 'very busy' year for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project

Fraser Highway will be closed between 140 Street and 96 Avenue from April 1 to Oct. 31 to facilitate construction, with "tentative" detour routes available.
Surrey killer apologizes for murder-for-hire of Ripudaman Singh Malik

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.
Surrey hopes to be a destination for field hockey with $4M for new turf

Surrey hopes to be a destination for field hockey with $4M for new turf

City of Surrey approves new artificial turf field at Tamanawis Park
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