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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

Judge reserves decision in Surrey’s policing transition judicial review

Judge reserves decision in Surrey’s policing transition judicial review

‘I am aware of the urgency of the matter,’ Justice Kevin Loo said
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Surrey only objected when it didn’t get its way on police, lawyer argues

Surrey only objected when it didn’t get its way on police, lawyer argues

City raised ‘belated’ jurisdictional objections when decision went against it, court hears
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Surrey council’s mandate to keep RCMP not protected by charter, court hears

Surrey council’s mandate to keep RCMP not protected by charter, court hears

The ‘expressive activity’ of voting is protected, but a mandate from it is not: lawyer
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Mayor-premier policing deal ‘irrelevant’ to Surrey court case: lawyer

Mayor-premier policing deal ‘irrelevant’ to Surrey court case: lawyer

It doesn’t matter whether Locke and Eby struck an agreement on policing transition, judge hears
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Surrey lawyer argues Farnworth’s SPS order akin to reversing 2022 civic election result

Surrey lawyer argues Farnworth’s SPS order akin to reversing 2022 civic election result

‘This is no small matter for municipal democracy,’ lawyer Craig Dennis says
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Judge orders information sealed in Surrey’s police transition case

Judge orders information sealed in Surrey’s police transition case

City wants to quash provincial order to replace the RCMP with the Surrey Police Service
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Surrey opposes B.C.’s bid for judge to seal info in cop transition case

Surrey opposes B.C.’s bid for judge to seal info in cop transition case

Judicial review aimed at quashing Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth’s order to replace the RCMP with the Surrey Police Service
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Coroner’s inquest into fatal Surrey hostage-taking ends with 7 recommendations

Coroner’s inquest into fatal Surrey hostage-taking ends with 7 recommendations

Jury recommends extended training in mental health disorders for probation officers
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Replica gun used in B.C. hostage-taking looked real, inquest hears

Replica gun used in B.C. hostage-taking looked real, inquest hears

Inquest into the 2019 deaths of Randy Crosson and Nona McEwan in Surrey wrapped up Wednesday
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Surrey Police Service to replace RCMP by November: Farnworth

Surrey Police Service to replace RCMP by November: Farnworth

Mayor Brenda Locke says Tuesday’s B.C. announcement looks like a ‘vendetta’ against Surrey
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