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Tom Zillich

Tom Zillich

I cover entertainment, sports and news stories for Surrey Now-Leader, where I've worked for more than half of my 30-plus years in the news 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, 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

Triple-jumping Surrey brothers tops in Canada, off to Junior PanAms

Triple-jumping Surrey brothers tops in Canada, off to Junior PanAms

Praise and Divine Aniamaka to compete in Paraguay this summer, have Olympics on radar
Riverdance reboot: 'Next generation' in Vancouver 30 years after show launch

Riverdance reboot: 'Next generation' in Vancouver 30 years after show launch

Dance show scheduled for 8 performances at Queen Elizabeth Theatre from June 10-15
Water polo gold, silver for B.C. players at PanAms in Colombia

Water polo gold, silver for B.C. players at PanAms in Colombia

For U17 age group, Water Polo Canada says it's their best-ever overall finish at this competition
In B.C. first, Aritzia opens in-store cafe at Surrey mall

In B.C. first, Aritzia opens in-store cafe at Surrey mall

'If you like your coffee with a side of shopping, come hang out' at A-OK Cafe
Jackpot won, jackpot lost: $1M ticket sold in B.C. expires unclaimed

Jackpot won, jackpot lost: $1M ticket sold in B.C. expires unclaimed

BCLC says such lottery jackpots go back into the national prize pool for future draws
Pattullo Bridge reopens early to Victoria Day weekend traffic

Pattullo Bridge reopens early to Victoria Day weekend traffic

Bridge reopened to traffic Sunday evening, May 18
Teen with guide dog turned away from two Walmart stores in Surrey

Teen with guide dog turned away from two Walmart stores in Surrey

On same day at different stores, staff asked Bridget Warner to see ID for her new guide dog, Dottie
Surrey father, 35, wins $80M in record-breaking Lotto Max draw

Surrey father, 35, wins $80M in record-breaking Lotto Max draw

Lucky ticket-holder Justin Simporios just scored the largest lotto prize ever won by a single individual in Canada
BC Lions bring Snoop Dogg for Concert Kickoff game June 7

BC Lions bring Snoop Dogg for Concert Kickoff game June 7

Last year's home-opener featured rapper 50 Cent and 53,000+ fans at BC Place Stadium
All-Canadian fireworks dates at 2025 Celebration of Light in Vancouver

All-Canadian fireworks dates at 2025 Celebration of Light in Vancouver

Amid 'significant financial challenges,' teams from Yukon, Quebec and Nova Scotia to compete on July nights
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