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 police chief says service ‘leaning forward’ on transition

‘It’s a moving target,’ Chief Constable of the SPS says

Dec 6, 2023 12:34 PM Read more >

Serr says provisional budget will give Surrey council ‘confidence’ to move ahead with SPS

Surrey Police Board Administrator Mike Serr delivers provisional budget for Surrey Police Service to City of Surrey today

Nov 30, 2023 3:23 PM Read more >

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

Nov 30, 2023 1:52 PM Read more >

Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey arrest

Man arrested, injured after ‘motor vehicle incident’ on July 9

Nov 30, 2023 9:09 AM Read more >

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

Nov 24, 2023 1:35 PM Read more >

Mounties seeking to ID Whalley stabbing suspects

Victim was stabbed Aug. 17, 2023 in the 10200-block of King George Boulevard

Nov 24, 2023 11:22 AM Read more >

Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey Police Service arrest

IIO says man was ‘seriously injured’ in Newton arrest on Oct. 26

Nov 23, 2023 12:09 PM Read more >

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

Nov 23, 2023 10:48 AM Read more >

Heated Gaza conflict protest clears B.C. city’s council chambers

Only people speaking to items on Surrey’s public hearing agenda were allowed back in chambers

Nov 21, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Surrey challenging ‘constitutionality’ of B.C. order imposing SPS on city

Mayor Brenda Locke characterized the move as a ‘significant step to stop the NDP police service’

Nov 20, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >