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

Application for 20 apartment buildings in Newton before Surrey council tonight

Project featuring 3,243 dwelling units subject of a public hearing Monday night, followed by a vote on third reading

Dec 4, 2023 1:07 PM Read more >

Surrey council to vote on $5.8M contract for pedestrian crossings, signals

If contract approved work will start in January and be completed by November

Dec 1, 2023 11:53 AM Read more >

Serr says provisional budget will give Surrey council ‘confidence’ to move ahead with SPS

Surrey Police Board Administrator Mike Serr delivers provisional budget for Surrey Police Service to City of Surrey today

Nov 30, 2023 3:20 PM Read more >

Surrey judge’s sentence upheld after convicted drug dealer appeals

Surrey judge sentenced Terrel Desmond to 2 years prison, 18 months probation following guilty plea and conviction for 2 counts trafficking and 2 counts drug possession, including fentanyl

Nov 30, 2023 1:47 PM Read more >

Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey arrest

Man arrested, injured after ‘motor vehicle incident’ on July 9

Nov 30, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke’s State of the City Address set for Feb. 15

Tickets are selling at $150 apiece and $1,650 for a table of 11

Nov 29, 2023 4:25 PM Read more >

Cops investigate shooting in Newton

Shots fired at residence in 12700-block of 68 Avenue at 4:13 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26

Nov 28, 2023 11:40 AM Read more >

Surrey being ‘obstructionist,’ public safety minister says

Locke says Farnworth is ‘expecting absolute obedience by cities’

Nov 27, 2023 4:16 PM Read more >

Surrey, Langley top chart in stop-work orders, penalties at construction sites

Starting Jan. 1 asbestos abatement employers must be licensed to operate in B.C.

Nov 27, 2023 2:21 PM Read more >

Surrey Board of Trade wants carbon tax used to fund transit initiatives

‘We are advocating for a revolutionary shift,’ Huberman says

Nov 27, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >