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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.

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

Recent Work by Tom

Surrey council OKs 12 cannabis retail store applications in the city

Surrey council OKs 12 cannabis retail store applications in the city

All told, 31 submissions were received over the two months
Criminologist says 'strong support' for Surrey cops to wear body cameras

Criminologist says 'strong support' for Surrey cops to wear body cameras

Curt Griffiths says 'it's not a be-all and end-all, but it's a critical piece of information'
Surrey man, 28, arrested as cops seize 73 kilos of cocaine

Surrey man, 28, arrested as cops seize 73 kilos of cocaine

Cocaine was seized from vehicle Oct. 8 during roadblock on Highway 1 in Shuswap County
EXCLUSIVE: Surrey Police Service to inherit 56 homicide cold cases from Surrey RCMP

EXCLUSIVE: Surrey Police Service to inherit 56 homicide cold cases from Surrey RCMP

After Nov. 29 Surrey Mounties will continue to be a 'much needed and valuable partner moving forward'
Ash-scattering pier near fishing bar gets Surrey council nod

Ash-scattering pier near fishing bar gets Surrey council nod

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke remarked this project is 'important to the community'
Multiple-vehicle crash in Surrey Tuesday night

Multiple-vehicle crash in Surrey Tuesday night

Drugs, alcohol not deemed factors
Sikhs ask feds to shut down Indian consulates in Vancouver, Toronto

Sikhs ask feds to shut down Indian consulates in Vancouver, Toronto

On Monday both countries expelled six diplomats each
B.C. man who killed woman, stabbed toddler will be deported after prison

B.C. man who killed woman, stabbed toddler will be deported after prison

Crown points to 'brutality' of attacks on defenceless woman, toddler and senior in a Newton townhouse in October 2020
Deep cuts to public transit could cost each Metro household $1K per year

Deep cuts to public transit could cost each Metro household $1K per year

'This is not a bluff,' mayors' council chairman says. 'This is reality"
Surrey judge rejects stay of proceedings in drunk driving injury case

Surrey judge rejects stay of proceedings in drunk driving injury case

Harminder Singh Sakhon's lawyer unsuccessfully argued his client's right to be tried within a reasonable time was breached
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