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

If approved, the work is set to begin this summer and be finished by the Fall of 2026

Jul 11, 2025 4:02 PM Read more >

Appeal court upholds Surrey sexual assault conviction

Appellant's wife testified in his defence

Jul 11, 2025 2:09 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 11, 2025 1:01 PM Read more >

Surrey council to consider housing targets

The provincial government issued a 5-year housing target of 27,256 new dwellings to be constructed

Jul 11, 2025 11:54 AM Read more >

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

Jul 11, 2025 10:43 AM Read more >

City of Surrey expands communications to languages other than English

More than 40% of residents speak language other than English at home

Jul 10, 2025 3:49 PM Read more >

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

Jul 10, 2025 2:27 PM Read more >

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

Jul 10, 2025 12:35 PM Read more >

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

Surrey driver fined $673, gets car impounded for 7 days

Jul 10, 2025 11:42 AM Read more >

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke features in Jeopardy clue

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

Jul 9, 2025 9:34 AM Read more >

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