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

Surrey transgender woman convicted of sex crime against 13-year-old boy

Judge acquits Azarik Aamir Ali on 4 other counts including sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference and exposure

May 15, 2025 2:12 PM Read more >

Surrey renters tell council development making them homeless

Surrey council gave the residential development another thumbs up on May 12

May 14, 2025 4:19 PM Read more >

Surrey may consider expanding council by 2 members

This will likely be voted on at council's May 26 meeting

May 13, 2025 1:48 PM Read more >

Surrey to hire administrator to help fix city's lack of health-care services

City will explore feasibility of contracting family doctors

May 13, 2025 1:46 PM Read more >

Man sentenced for 1st-degree murder in Surrey shooting says 'I didn't have a fair trial'

Carlos Nathaniel Monteith, 29, received a mandatory life sentence Monday with no eligibility to apply for parole until he's served 25 years in prison

May 12, 2025 1:06 PM Read more >

City of Surrey aims to recover $2.5M from a former employee

City manager says civil claim was filed in 2024 after 'irregular transactions' were discovered

May 9, 2025 3:48 PM Read more >

No doctor's note needed, sick man can appeal traffic ticket: B.C. judge

'I am satisfied that decision must be set aside as unreasonable and the application considered anew,' Justice Sheila Tucker concluded

May 6, 2025 7:02 AM Read more >

Surrey council approves 2 more cannabis stores

These two most recently approved stores will be at 104-12499 88 Avenue and 5828 176 Street

May 1, 2025 11:15 AM Read more >

Bus drivers' union decries overcrowding

Drivers 'being berated by passengers due to being passed up by multiple buses'

Apr 30, 2025 12:50 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 11:12 AM Read more >