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

Fire engulfs Surrey townhouse

Working smoke detectors help save resident, but three families displaced

Apr 26, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Judge tells Surrey residents to remove shipping container from property

Shipping container or storage shed? Judge disagrees with residents

Apr 26, 2024 4:20 PM Read more >

Controversy bubbling over Surrey council vote to ‘suspend’ 3 crime prevention grants

‘There was no rational answer given, so I don’t know what to make of it, quite frankly’: Councillor Linda Annis

Apr 26, 2024 12:44 PM Read more >

Coroner’s inquest into fatal Surrey hostage-taking ends with 7 recommendations

Jury recommends extended training in mental health disorders for probation officers

Apr 26, 2024 10:10 AM Read more >

Surrey councillor seeking increased penalties for damaging city trees

Surrey council will vote on Coun. Pardeep Kooner’s motion on May 6

Apr 25, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

Surrey mayor orders ‘value for money’ audit at city hall

Mayor Brenda Locke asked city manager Rob Costanzo on April 22 to undertake the audit on a department-by-department basis

Apr 25, 2024 1:50 PM Read more >

Surrey Police Union says 2-officer cop cars won’t increase costs

Union says Mayor Brenda Locke is circulating ‘misinformation’

Apr 25, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Surrey councillor not in conflict of interest, second legal opinion affirms

Surrey Police Union filed a complaint against Coun. Rob Stutt with Surrey’s ethics commissioner in 2023

Apr 25, 2024 11:46 AM Read more >

Replica gun used in Surrey hostage-taking looked real, inquest hears

Inquest into the 2019 deaths of Randy Crosson and Nona McEwan in Whalley wrapped up Wednesday

Apr 24, 2024 1:30 AM Read more >

Surrey Police Service to replace RCMP by November: Farnworth

Mayor Brenda Locke says Tuesday’s announcement looks like a ‘vendetta’ against Surrey

Apr 23, 2024 1:48 PM Read more >

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