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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鈥檓 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

City hall kept out of loop on extending RCMP stay in Surrey, mayor says

City hall kept out of loop on extending RCMP stay in Surrey, mayor says

'Apparent willingness to exclude the City from involvement is troubling,' mayor tells public safety minister
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Surrey freeway driver nabbed for speeding, using cellphone after cop warning sign

Surrey freeway driver nabbed for speeding, using cellphone after cop warning sign

Surrey driver fined $673, gets car impounded for 7 days
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B.C. mayor featured in Jeopardy! game show clue

B.C. mayor featured in Jeopardy! game show clue

Surrey's Brenda Locke had fun with it 鈥� despite the contestants not getting it right
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Funding campaign launched for Surrey townhouse fire victims

Funding campaign launched for Surrey townhouse fire victims

Major fire sends plume of smoke visible from around Metro Vancouver
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Public Safety minister unveils plan in Surrey to tackle South Asian extortion crisis

Public Safety minister unveils plan in Surrey to tackle South Asian extortion crisis

Police are aware of 12 cases in Surrey since the beginning of 2025 but believe the crime to be under-reported
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Surrey mayor calls on feds to declare extortion groups terrorists

Surrey mayor calls on feds to declare extortion groups terrorists

Brenda Locke says she's receiving calls from Surrey residents who tell her they're too frightened to contact police
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Surrey church trustees lose court battle with United Church of Canada

Surrey church trustees lose court battle with United Church of Canada

Bethany-Newton United Church trustees must surrender the property to the mother church, judge decides
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Surrey to find different spot for Tynehead crematorium project

Surrey to find different spot for Tynehead crematorium project

The vote followed strong opposition from community
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Surrey hefting a $266M employee payroll, 1,229 make $100K or more

Surrey hefting a $266M employee payroll, 1,229 make $100K or more

Remuneration report includes no recommendation on whether city councillors should receive raise
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ZYTARUK: Shaking My Head at SMH ER

ZYTARUK: Shaking My Head at SMH ER

You think this can鈥檛 be real, can it?
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