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

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 >

Surrey to host Ken Demchuk International Swim Meet in Guildford

3-day para-swimming competition will be held from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3 at Guildford Recreation Centre

Nov 24, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Mounties seeking to ID Whalley stabbing suspects

Victim was stabbed Aug. 17, 2023 in the 10200-block of King George Boulevard

Nov 24, 2023 11:22 AM Read more >

Surrey council endorses updated land use concept for Anniedale-Tynehead

Corporate report says area has ‘capacity to accommodate significant new homes and jobs’

Nov 24, 2023 10:50 AM Read more >

Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey Police Service arrest

IIO says man was ‘seriously injured’ in Newton arrest on Oct. 26

Nov 23, 2023 11:51 AM Read more >

No charges laid in 2021 Surrey police dog bite case

A Surrey-based police watchdog had recommended a ‘consideration’ of charges connected to the May 29, 2021 Surrey incident

Nov 23, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Scrap minimum parking rules for new housing along rapid transit routes, Annis says

Getting rid of these requirements, Coun. Linda Annis reasons, will speed up development approvals for new housing and make homes more affordable

Nov 22, 2023 11:55 AM Read more >

Surrey council initiative grants to be better scrutinized

Coun. Gordon Hepner’s motion approved Nov. 20

Nov 22, 2023 10:16 AM Read more >