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Tom Zillich

Tom Zillich

I cover entertainment, sports and news stories for the Surrey Now-Leader, where I've worked for more than half of my 30-plus years in the newspaper business.
My biggest thrill on the job is meeting and writing about people who are creative, talented and achieve great things.
Passions in my "other" life include playing bass on local concert stages, eating Mexican food, swimming in sun-soaked pools and cheering the Canucks to just one (ONE!) Stanley Cup before I die.

Phone
604-543-5814
Email
tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com

Recent Work by Tom

SPARK weekend celebration in Surrey brings 5 shows for families

SPARK weekend celebration in Surrey brings 5 shows for families

‘We search for those gems, the shows you wouldn’t normally come across,’ artistic director says
Sullivan Heights named B.C.’s Most Inspirational School for athletics

Sullivan Heights named B.C.’s Most Inspirational School for athletics

‘This is one of the best honours we could have ever received,’ athletic director says
Frustrated truckers want to park on ALR land in Surrey, rest of region

Frustrated truckers want to park on ALR land in Surrey, rest of region

Trucking association says 2,000 more parking spaces are needed in Surrey/Langley
2 men found dead at Newton home ‘known to each other,’ IHIT investigating

2 men found dead at Newton home ‘known to each other,’ IHIT investigating

Playland to open without new ThunderVolt, ready to ride early summer

Playland to open without new ThunderVolt, ready to ride early summer

Amusement park will be open select days in May and June
Pitched: 12,000-seat stadium in Surrey could be used for World Cup team training

Pitched: 12,000-seat stadium in Surrey could be used for World Cup team training

Proposed site at Tom Binnie Park enchroaches on BC Lions football facility
Talk of World Cup soccer ‘activation zones’ in Surrey, other opportunities here in 2026

Talk of World Cup soccer ‘activation zones’ in Surrey, other opportunities here in 2026

Vancouver mayor in Surrey to talk about soccer’s biggest tournament
‘It felt good!’: Surrey boy dances with Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh at ‘historic’ concert

‘It felt good!’: Surrey boy dances with Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh at ‘historic’ concert

Dad of the 6-year-old posted video on social media
Bands, dancers, food trucks & more at Car Free Day Surrey, a free event in Newton

Bands, dancers, food trucks & more at Car Free Day Surrey, a free event in Newton

Lineup announced for the June 8 date
Watch Surrey boxer Bisla win pro title fight with hard right in 1st round

Watch Surrey boxer Bisla win pro title fight with hard right in 1st round

Buneet Bisla turned pro in 2019, trains in Newton at family gym
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