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

'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 2:03 PM Read more >

Surrey streamside protection proposal sent back for review, again

“We already sent this back twice," Coun. Mandeep Nagra laments

Dec 6, 2024 4:33 PM Read more >

Bus rider tried to stop Surrey stabbing victim's bleeding with her scarf

'I heard 'Help me, help me,' witness testifies at murder trial

Dec 5, 2024 1:16 PM Read more >

Girl with accused killer had earlier threatened to mace Surrey victim, witness testifies

'?? Yo are you OK?'

Dec 3, 2024 3:58 PM Read more >

City of Surrey's Adobe software subscription cost up 42%

Surrey council renewed the licence on Dec. 2

Dec 3, 2024 10:10 AM Read more >

Surrey bus stabbing murder trial underway

Kaiden Mintenko, 21, of Burnaby pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder on Monday

Dec 2, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

Surrey Police Service becomes city's police of jurisdiction

Still, the transition is not expected to be completed until 2026/27

Nov 29, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

How Surrey businesses can tackle Trump's tariffs

Best-selling author and Canadian small business expert on weathering Trump's proposed tariffs

Nov 27, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

City of Surrey expects to stay within snow-clearing budget

Surrey has 77 snow-clearing vehicles in its fleet

Nov 22, 2024 2:32 PM Read more >

Surrey council laments low participation in 2025 budget consultation

Surrey's civic politicians lamented that more people didn't participate in the consultation process city staff set up to harvest feedback on how their money should be allocated in the 2025 budget process.

Nov 21, 2024 4:44 PM Read more >