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

48 Surrey businesses fined collective $914K for breaking foreign worker rules

Of these fines levied over the past eight years, more than half listed as unpaid

May 10, 2024 12:01 PM Read more >

Surrey wants to use sewers to make heat

A multi-million project to that end is in the works

May 9, 2024 12:10 PM Read more >

Surrey mayor vents about policing court case at council meeting

‘I was shocked and surprised at the new information that was presented to Justice Kevin Loo,’ Brenda Locke says

May 8, 2024 11:20 AM Read more >

Surrey awards $501K in grants for arts, culture, heritage

The Cultural Grants Program has allocated more than 850 grants since 2013

May 8, 2024 9:40 AM Read more >

Surrey mayor delighted with recent crime stats

This after viewing the city’s first-quarter crime statistics for 2024

May 8, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Surrey would’ve had a zero tax hike in 2024 with no SPS, council hears

Surrey’s general manager of finance Kam Grewal told council that on Monday

May 7, 2024 11:35 AM Read more >

Surrey mayor slams housing minister for putting city on ‘naughty’ list

‘I think the Province needs to get its information right before it publishes such absolute nonsense,’ Brenda Locke says

May 7, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Annis livid as Crime Stoppers shut out of Surrey grants

‘As you can imagine, we were disappointed to hear that Surrey has decided to put our 40-year public safety relationship on hold,’ Surrey Coun. Linda Annis says

May 7, 2024 9:07 AM Read more >

Surrey council approves another $10M contract to further improve 80 Avenue

This is for arterial widening between 132 Street and King George Boulevard

May 6, 2024 9:50 PM Read more >

Surrey council approves motion seeking bigger penalties for damaging city trees

Coun. Pardeep Kooner’s motion was approved on May 6

May 6, 2024 9:30 PM Read more >