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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

Surrey to host Ken Demchuk International Swim Meet in Guildford

Surrey to host Ken Demchuk International Swim Meet in Guildford

3-day para-swimming competition will be held from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3 at Guildford Recreation Centre
Mounties seeking to ID Whalley stabbing suspects

Mounties seeking to ID Whalley stabbing suspects

Victim was stabbed Aug. 17, 2023 in the 10200-block of King George Boulevard
Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey Police Service arrest

Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey Police Service arrest

IIO says man was ‘seriously injured’ in Newton arrest on Oct. 26
No charges laid in 2021 Surrey police dog bite case

No charges laid in 2021 Surrey police dog bite case

A Surrey-based police watchdog had recommended a ‘consideration’ of charges connected to the May 29, 2021 Surrey incident
Heated Gaza conflict protest clears B.C. city’s council chambers

Heated Gaza conflict protest clears B.C. city’s council chambers

Only people speaking to items on Surrey’s public hearing agenda were allowed back in chambers
Surrey challenging ‘constitutionality’ of B.C. order imposing SPS on city

Surrey challenging ‘constitutionality’ of B.C. order imposing SPS on city

Mayor Brenda Locke characterized the move as a ‘significant step to stop the NDP police service’
Surrey mayor says Farnworth thinks city’s policing doesn’t need civilian oversight

Surrey mayor says Farnworth thinks city’s policing doesn’t need civilian oversight

That’s Brenda Locke’s interpretation of Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth’s move to temporarily suspend Surrey Police Board and appoint administrator
B.C. suspends Surrey Police Board, names retired chief to oversee transition

B.C. suspends Surrey Police Board, names retired chief to oversee transition

Former Abbotsford police chief Mike Serr appointed to guide city’s controversial move away from RCMP
Judge condemns B.C.’s ‘epic failure’ to help 2 sexually abused children

Judge condemns B.C.’s ‘epic failure’ to help 2 sexually abused children

‘The children are entitled to better and so, too, is the public in general,’ judge says
Police investigating reported ‘disgusting’ mob attack on B.C. soccer pitch

Police investigating reported ‘disgusting’ mob attack on B.C. soccer pitch

‘One of the worst things I’ve ever seen in my whole entire life,’ spectator says