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

Manslaughter verdict in Surrey bus stabbing

'I never wanted to hurt nobody,' killer told police

Mar 20, 2025 1:13 PM Read more >

Surrey awards $4M contract for 128 Street sewer and drainage work

The work will be along 128 Street between 100 Avenue and 97A Avenue

Mar 19, 2025 11:31 AM Read more >

Surrey councillor told to file FOI request to get city-related info

'Being told to file an FOI application is a real slap in the face,' Bose says, after seeking details about Surrey's business with U.S. firm. Councillor Doug Elford says he's experienced similar.

Mar 17, 2025 3:05 PM Read more >

Surrey, Delta work together to improve 96 Avenue

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says 'it's great that we're working with our neighbours like that'

Mar 14, 2025 11:06 AM Read more >

Guilty of aggravated assault for cutting Surrey man's finger

Judge found Jaal Routh Kueth guilty as charged for cutting Mark Datinguinoo in 2003 at Datinguinoo's Surrey apartment

Mar 13, 2025 3:18 PM Read more >

Surrey council approves $4.3M for fire dispatch help

City also pursuing $2M grant from the UBCM to procure computer-aided dispatch equipment

Mar 13, 2025 11:47 AM Read more >

City of Surrey earmarks $4.5M to help youth at risk

The money will be used over the next three years for 'youth resiliency' programs

Mar 13, 2025 10:37 AM Read more >

Surrey rolls back residential development cost charges to 2023 rate

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said there 'couldn't be a more important time in our recent history to do this'

Mar 12, 2025 3:03 PM Read more >

Ambitious plans underway for 'waterfront district' near Pattullo Bridge

Council approved on March 10 a corporate report related to the South Westminster Neighbourhood Concept Plan and a transit village study there

Mar 12, 2025 12:37 PM Read more >

Surrey streamlines process for approving tenant improvements

Mayor Brenda Locke says it puts Surrey 'right at the head of the class when it comes to our ability to move projects through'

Mar 12, 2025 11:25 AM Read more >