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 lawyer argues Farnworth’s SPS order akin to reversing 2022 civic election result

‘This is no small matter for municipal democracy,’ lawyer Craig Dennis says

May 1, 2024 3:06 PM Read more >

Drug dealer who shot Surrey man gets eight years for manslaughter

With credit for time served, sentence works out to 4 years and 340 days in jail

May 1, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

Judge hears Farnworth ‘reneged’ on deal struck between premier and Surrey mayor

Justice Kevin Loo presiding over 5-day hearing in Vancouver

Apr 30, 2024 2:58 PM Read more >

Judge orders information sealed in Surrey’s police transition case

City wants to quash provincial order to replace the RCMP with the Surrey Police Service

Apr 30, 2024 11:46 AM Read more >

Surrey opposes B.C.’s bid for judge to seal info in cop transition case

Judicial review aimed at quashing Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth’s order to replace the RCMP with the Surrey Police Service

Apr 29, 2024 10:31 AM Read more >

Fire engulfs Surrey townhouse

Working smoke detectors help save resident, but three families displaced

Apr 26, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Judge tells Surrey residents to remove shipping container from property

Shipping container or storage shed? Judge disagrees with residents

Apr 26, 2024 4:20 PM Read more >

Controversy bubbling over Surrey council vote to ‘suspend’ 3 crime prevention grants

‘There was no rational answer given, so I don’t know what to make of it, quite frankly’: Councillor Linda Annis

Apr 26, 2024 12:44 PM Read more >

Coroner’s inquest into fatal Surrey hostage-taking ends with 7 recommendations

Jury recommends extended training in mental health disorders for probation officers

Apr 26, 2024 10:10 AM Read more >

Surrey councillor seeking increased penalties for damaging city trees

Surrey council will vote on Coun. Pardeep Kooner’s motion on May 6

Apr 25, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

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