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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鈥檓 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

Public Safety minister unveils plan in Surrey to tackle South Asian extortion crisis

Police are aware of 12 cases in Surrey since the beginning of 2025 but believe the crime to be under-reported

Jun 26, 2025 2:56 PM Read more >

Surrey mayor calls on feds to declare extortion groups terrorists

Brenda Locke says she's receiving calls from Surrey residents who tell her they're too frightened to contact police

Jun 25, 2025 10:24 AM Read more >

Surrey church trustees lose court battle with United Church of Canada

Bethany-Newton United Church trustees must surrender the property to the mother church, judge decides

Jun 24, 2025 11:46 AM Read more >

Surrey to find different spot for Tynehead crematorium project

The vote followed strong opposition from community

Jun 24, 2025 10:02 AM Read more >

Surrey hefting a $266M employee payroll, 1,229 make $100K or more

Remuneration report includes no recommendation on whether city councillors should receive raise

Jun 24, 2025 8:31 AM Read more >

ZYTARUK: Shaking My Head at SMH ER

You think this can鈥檛 be real, can it?

Jun 20, 2025 1:26 PM Read more >

Surrey council tackles 2 more illegal construction cases

Council has ordered 2 notices on title related to illegal construction at 7924-123 St. and 12675-100 Ave.

Jun 20, 2025 1:21 PM Read more >

Surrey judge scrubs court dates in sex assault case from public website

Defence request a first in B.C., judge remarks. The Crown opposed it

Jun 19, 2025 12:38 PM Read more >

Abbotsford man shot dead in Surrey

Victim was working at the time and had no criminal history, police say

Jun 12, 2025 1:38 PM Read more >

KPU appoints new president and vice-chancellor

Dr. Alan Davis is stepping down on Aug. 31

Jun 5, 2025 12:26 PM Read more >

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