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

IIO says ‘reasonable grounds exist’ to consider charging 2 Surrey cops

Surrey-based police watchdog, the Independent Investigations Office, forwards report to BC Prosecution Service

May 16, 2024 12:41 PM Read more >

Surrey councillor wants rules to spur food production, packaging here

Mike Bose plans to put notice of motion before council May 27

May 16, 2024 10:35 AM Read more >

4th murder suspect makes court appearance in Surrey temple president shooting

The 4 suspects will next appear in Surrey provincial court on May 21

May 15, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Surrey MLA Sturko chides ‘no plan’ Farnworth

‘He is unable to tell Surrey residents what policing in Surrey will look like in six months,’ Elenore Sturko charges

May 14, 2024 2:20 PM Read more >

48 Surrey businesses fined collective $914K for breaking foreign worker rules

Of these fines levied over the past eight years, more than half listed as unpaid

May 10, 2024 12:01 PM Read more >

Surrey wants to use sewers to make heat

A multi-million project to that end is in the works

May 9, 2024 12:10 PM Read more >

Surrey mayor vents about policing court case at council meeting

‘I was shocked and surprised at the new information that was presented to Justice Kevin Loo,’ Brenda Locke says

May 8, 2024 11:20 AM Read more >

Surrey awards $501K in grants for arts, culture, heritage

The Cultural Grants Program has allocated more than 850 grants since 2013

May 8, 2024 9:40 AM Read more >

Surrey mayor delighted with recent crime stats

This after viewing the city’s first-quarter crime statistics for 2024

May 8, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Surrey would’ve had a zero tax hike in 2024 with no SPS, council hears

Surrey’s general manager of finance Kam Grewal told council that on Monday

May 7, 2024 11:35 AM Read more >

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