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

Man killed by train in Surrey

Police were called to the railway tracks at 104 Avenue and 124A Street at 7:22 a.m. after being alerted by the Southern Railway of British Columbia company

Jul 26, 2024 3:20 PM Read more >

TransLink facing 'catastrophic' cuts with $600M shortfall

Transit service could be cut by 50% if feds, province don't step up, mayors' council warns

Jul 25, 2024 11:39 AM Read more >

B.C. police watchdog dinged $50K for discrimination of Métis job applicant

The Independent Investigation Office denied it discriminated against the complainant

Jul 23, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >

Bear spotted in Surrey's Newton neighbourhood, police monitoring

Surrey RCMP and conservation officers monitoring bear spotted near Frank Hurt Secondary School

Jul 12, 2024 2:42 PM Read more >

Surrey temple employee charged in alleged sexual assault of teen

Ajastar Singh, 59, is charged with sexual assault and sexual interference of a person under age 16. 

Jul 12, 2024 1:55 PM Read more >

B.C. labour minister not seeking re-election in Surrey

Harry Bains is the second Surrey NDP MLA to decide not to seek re-election

Jul 4, 2024 10:29 AM Read more >

Longtime NDP MLA Ralston not seeking re-election in Surrey

Five-term NDP MLA for Surrey-Whalley has decided not to run for a sixth term in the Oct. 19 provincial general election

Jul 3, 2024 9:50 AM Read more >

TransLink says cash gap forcing $90M/year in 'efficiencies'

"These are the only cards we have left to play," TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn told the mayors.

Jun 27, 2024 11:49 AM Read more >

Ex-Surrey mayor accuses Locke of 'cronyism' after councillor's cousin hired

The Safe Surrey Coalition is calling for a 'thorough investigation into the appointment process'

Jun 26, 2024 11:29 AM Read more >

Surrey drop-in centre shooting reaps 8-year sentence

The court heard James Craig MacIsaac, 38, has an 'extensive' criminal record including convictions related to firearms and violence

Jun 14, 2024 11:46 AM Read more >