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

Cycling-related reports wheeling out to Surrey council Monday

Two cycling-related reports coming before council on Monday

Apr 25, 2025 4:32 PM Read more >

Surrey's Free Waste Drop-off Event back by popular demand

More than 21,000 Surrey residents made good use of last year's pilot project

Apr 25, 2025 3:11 PM Read more >

Surrey council voting on secondary suites in townhouse zones

This would be within 'transit-oriented areas and frequent bus stop areas'

Apr 25, 2025 1:53 PM Read more >

Surrey streamside protection policy back before council

Latest staff recommendations in controversial policy matter

Apr 25, 2025 12:38 PM Read more >

Surrey Police Service pageantry on display at Change of Command Ceremony

Invitation-only event at Cloverdale Agriplex had SPS officers on parade, SPS Pipes and Drums, and signing of official parchment

Apr 23, 2025 10:56 AM Read more >

Surrey attempted murder conviction upheld

Conviction upheld despite Crown's star witness describing shooter as black when accused is white

Apr 21, 2025 4:32 PM Read more >

Surrey mayor's slate gets Select Committee appointments, rival slates shut out

Councillors Pardeep Kooner, Rob Stutt, Harry Bains and Gordon Hepner got appointments. Councillors Linda Annis, Mike Bose, Mandeep Nagra and Doug ELford did not

Apr 16, 2025 10:23 AM Read more >

Cannabis stores get go-ahead in Surrey

Seven are in North Surrey and two are in South Surrey

Apr 15, 2025 11:02 AM Read more >

Surrey council approves more than $10M in public works contracts

Three involve parks, recreation and culture projects and the fourth is for paving

Apr 15, 2025 12:55 AM Read more >

Surrey Budget 2025 passed with 2.8% property tax increase

'It'll be among the lowest in the region, I think it's probably one of the lowest Surrey's ever seen,' mayor says

Apr 14, 2025 11:53 PM Read more >