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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

Surrey council to vote on $7.5M contract to replace Bear Creek Bridge

Surrey council to vote on $7.5M contract to replace Bear Creek Bridge

If approved, the work is set to begin this summer and be finished by the Fall of 2026
Appeal court upholds Surrey sexual assault conviction

Appeal court upholds Surrey sexual assault conviction

Appellant's wife testified in his defence
Surrey develops a 'sidewalk action plan' embracing 23 projects over 2 years

Surrey develops a 'sidewalk action plan' embracing 23 projects over 2 years

Surrey aims to add more than 558 kilometres of sidewalks over the next 50 years.
Surrey council to consider housing targets

Surrey council to consider housing targets

The provincial government issued a 5-year housing target of 27,256 new dwellings to be constructed
Surrey council otter vote Monday on public art piece

Surrey council otter vote Monday on public art piece

It's a cast-aluminum otter supported by steel blades of aquatic grass to stand at the centre of the roundabout
City of Surrey expands communications to languages other than English

City of Surrey expands communications to languages other than English

More than 40% of residents speak language other than English at home
Surrey teacher disciplined for telling students about another's 'self-harm'

Surrey teacher disciplined for telling students about another's 'self-harm'

The high school teacher also told a student F-you, called her a bitch and flipped the bird at students in a hallway
Surrey's Fusion Festival wins 2 more big awards

Surrey's Fusion Festival wins 2 more big awards

The festival will return for its 18th year on July 19-20 at Holland Park in Whalley
Surrey freeway driver nabbed for speeding, using cellphone after cop warning sign

Surrey freeway driver nabbed for speeding, using cellphone after cop warning sign

Surrey driver fined $673, gets car impounded for 7 days
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke features in Jeopardy clue

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke features in Jeopardy clue

Locke had fun with it despite the contestants not getting it right
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