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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.

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604-543-5866
Email
tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com

Recent Work by Tom

45 more cops join Surrey Police Service

45 more cops join Surrey Police Service

This now makes for 487 officers all told
Surrey Liberal MPs weigh in on Trudeau resignation

Surrey Liberal MPs weigh in on Trudeau resignation

Surrey Liberal MPs urge next leader to be 'grassroots' and 'listen to the street'
Tenacious Brenda Locke is Surrey's 2024 newsmaker

Tenacious Brenda Locke is Surrey's 2024 newsmaker

Mayor continued to build a master class in tenacity in 2024
Expect to see roadblocks in Surrey tonight, police say

Expect to see roadblocks in Surrey tonight, police say

"Booze, pot and everything in between. If you're consuming anything you shouldn't be, arrange for a ride," Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton says
Year in Review 2024: Top 3 stories with legs in Surrey

Year in Review 2024: Top 3 stories with legs in Surrey

These three stories kept returning to the headlines in 2024
Surrey jobs drop 25% in arts, sports, board of trade report reveals

Surrey jobs drop 25% in arts, sports, board of trade report reveals

Over 2024, Surrey saw a 25.1 per cent drop in employment in arts, culture, recreation, and sports
COLUMN: Ready to splot the Kreeb? A time capsule from 2015

COLUMN: Ready to splot the Kreeb? A time capsule from 2015

A look ahead to 2025 from ten years ago
OPINION: 'Christmas Spirit' isn't just for the holiday season

OPINION: 'Christmas Spirit' isn't just for the holiday season

It's time to share the power of the season
O Christmas tree: Where Christmas traditions originated

O Christmas tree: Where Christmas traditions originated

The origin stories of holly, ivy, poinsettias and more
Did you know? 8 fun trivia facts about Christmas

Did you know? 8 fun trivia facts about Christmas

What were the earliest known Christmas decorations? And what's with spiders on trees?
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