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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 killer to be deported after prison

Surrey killer to be deported after prison

The attacks happened on Oct. 20, 2020 at a Newton townhouse, where a woman was fatally stabbed and a girl, 2, and man, 72, were also stabbed
Surrey residents break cleanup record

Surrey residents break cleanup record

110 neighbourhood-led projects were completed
Surrey lawyer suspended for 10 weeks

Surrey lawyer suspended for 10 weeks

A Law Society of B.C. member since 1979, lawyer mostly practises in real estate conveyancing, some litigation and wills and estates law
Two men charged in 6 robberies, 4 in Surrey

Two men charged in 6 robberies, 4 in Surrey

Two men are charged with multiple crimes related to a series of gas station and convenience store robberies
Surrey-based police watchdog seeking witnesses to arrest

Surrey-based police watchdog seeking witnesses to arrest

Investigators are asking witnesses to contact the IIO on its toll-free witness line at 1-855-446-8477
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 council shocked by new BC rule allowing 1 stairwell for 6-storey buildings

Surrey council shocked by new BC rule allowing 1 stairwell for 6-storey buildings

Surrey Fire Service expressed grave concerns about this Ministry of Housing decision
Surrey council approves $10.65M in road contracts

Surrey council approves $10.65M in road contracts

All told, council approved $10,654,164.15 in contracts
Streamside protection policy pulled from council agenda

Streamside protection policy pulled from council agenda

Former Surrey mayor Bob Bose called the proposed amendments 'devastating.' The vote was deferred to Oct. 7
Surrey Board of Trade wary of changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program

Surrey Board of Trade wary of changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program

Federal employment minister says changes 'will prioritize Canadian workers'
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