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.
IB次元官网网址檓 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

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

Feb 4, 2025 11:37 AM Read more >

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

Jan 31, 2025 11:35 AM Read more >

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.

Jan 28, 2025 11:04 AM Read more >

Cross-section of B.C. politicians say it was time for Trudeau to leave

Liberal MPs urge next leader to be 'grassroots' and 'listen to the street' as Conservatives call move long overdue

Jan 6, 2025 5:06 PM Read more >

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 >