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

Man killed by train in Surrey

Police were called to the railway tracks at 104 Avenue and 124A Street at 7:22 a.m. after being alerted by the Southern Railway of British Columbia company

Jul 26, 2024 2:44 PM Read more >

Pattullo Bridge replacement plans 'absurd': Surrey mayor

Brenda Locke says the province needs to step up and do some 'heavy lifting' in Surrey

Jul 26, 2024 11:20 AM Read more >

TransLink facing 'catastrophic' cuts with $600M shortfall

Transit service could be cut by 50% if feds, province don't step up, mayors' council warns

Jul 25, 2024 11:18 AM Read more >

NDP reveals MLA candidates for Surrey City Centre, Surrey-Newton

Jessie Sunner will seek office in Surrey-Newton, and Amna Shah in Surrey City Centre

Jul 24, 2024 10:50 AM Read more >

Surrey reconsiders 3-level houses

'Right now I'm a little leery about these three-storey houses," Coun. Doug Elford said

Jul 23, 2024 12:28 PM Read more >

Surrey mayor calls for Surrey Charter

'A Surrey Charter will enable greater autonomy for the city,' Brenda Locke says

Jul 23, 2024 11:33 AM Read more >

Surrey-based police watchdog gets watchdogged

The Independent Investigation Office denied it discriminated against the complainant

Jul 23, 2024 10:33 AM Read more >

Surrey approves pilot project to improve building permit process

City staff will report in 6 months on 'efficacy' and 'provide recommendations for a more permanent process going forward'

Jul 22, 2024 9:25 PM Read more >

Locke holds NDP 'to their word' Surrey taxpayers won't pay extra policing bill

Premier, solicitor general 'have said Surrey taxpayers will not be out of pocket, so with that, I hold them to their word,' Surrey mayor says

Jul 22, 2024 2:12 PM Read more >

Surrey has cash grants for groups tackling homelessness, staging arts events

Grants provided under Surrey's Homelessness and Housing Society and the Cultural Grants Program

Jul 19, 2024 11:16 AM Read more >