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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

Surrey bust connected to Mexican drug cartel: RCMP

Surrey bust connected to Mexican drug cartel: RCMP

Two Surrey residents and a Mexican national have been arrested, police say
Mother can't appeal Canadian sentence from India, court decides

Mother can't appeal Canadian sentence from India, court decides

Sapna Kapoor, 44, was sentenced to 6 months less 1 day in jail and 3 years probation for lying to a Surrey passport officer and trying to set up a falsified passport for her child
Surrey Police Service to patrol Newton, Whalley as Mounties cover rest of city

Surrey Police Service to patrol Newton, Whalley as Mounties cover rest of city

Mounties won't be working 'red under blue' but will assist the SPS as a provincial policing support unit supplied by the B.C. government
Surrey wants a cut of 'hotel tax'

Surrey wants a cut of 'hotel tax'

It's projected the tax will collect $15.3M over 5 years and Surrey's cut, at .4%, would be roughly $2M
Surrey approves $7.6M sewer contract

Surrey approves $7.6M sewer contract

Two pipes will be constructed in a shared trench, through Holland Park, which hosts events throughout the year
Surrey council approves 36-storey Guildford tower after public hearing

Surrey council approves 36-storey Guildford tower after public hearing

There are 5 low-rise rental apartment buildings on site – with a 2-storey building being demolished. The other buildings are 3 storeys
Surrey council OKs 12 cannabis retail store applications in the city

Surrey council OKs 12 cannabis retail store applications in the city

All told, 31 submissions were received over the two months
Surrey single-family builds down, multi-family housing up

Surrey single-family builds down, multi-family housing up

Over the 9 months permits issued for multi-family units increased by 53%
Tories would cut Surrey's $95.6M Housing Accelerator Fund deal: Liberal housing minister

Tories would cut Surrey's $95.6M Housing Accelerator Fund deal: Liberal housing minister

Sean Fraser tells Brenda Locke a Conservative government would back out of a $95,641,500 Housing Accelerator Fund deal between Surrey and the feds
Judicial recount of Surrey-Guildford election results set for Nov. 7-8

Judicial recount of Surrey-Guildford election results set for Nov. 7-8

Recount to be done at the Surrey-Fleetwood District Electoral Office
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