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

Drug dealer who shot Surrey man gets eight years for manslaughter

With credit for time served, sentence works out to 4 years and 340 days in jail

May 1, 2024 10:01 AM Read more >

Judge hears Farnworth ‘reneged’ on deal struck between premier and Surrey mayor

Justice Kevin Loo presiding over 5-day hearing in Vancouver

Apr 30, 2024 2:57 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 >

Surrey motorist in road-rage case loses appeal of his sentence

Brent Wei Kuen Chow, 43, had argued for a discharge

Apr 10, 2024 1:50 PM Read more >

Surrey unveils draft budget with 6% property tax increase

Related reports will be considered by the city’s finance committee on April 22

Apr 8, 2024 9:50 PM Read more >

Judge weighs in on Surrey neighbours’ dispute over fences, deck

Justice Paul Riley found defendants liable for trespassing and ordered them to remove “encroaching structures” within 60 days

Apr 5, 2024 10:40 AM Read more >

Truckers’ take ‘mixed’ on 105 km/h ‘speed-limiters’

Heavy commercial trucks must be equipped with digital speed-limiting devices as of Friday, April 5

Apr 4, 2024 11:24 AM Read more >

Volken’s store in Surrey bought by Terra Group

The John Volken Academy, a long-term drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, will remain open next door

Apr 3, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Transit Police drug overdose ‘saves’ up 41% in 2023

Number of ‘naloxone events’ almost 4 times more than 2019, police chief says

Apr 1, 2024 1:05 PM Read more >

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