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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

Where and how should B.C.’s South Asian heritage museum be built?

Where and how should B.C.’s South Asian heritage museum be built?

Promised by the NDP in 2020, the facility would celebrate Canadians of South Asian heritages
‘Fishty Fifty’ draw, other prizes in B.C. Wildlife Federation’s 2024 Conservation Lottery

‘Fishty Fifty’ draw, other prizes in B.C. Wildlife Federation’s 2024 Conservation Lottery

Surrey-based BCWF aims to sell 435,000 lottery and 50/50 tickets this spring and summer
12,000-seat stadium pitched for Surrey could be used for World Cup training

12,000-seat stadium pitched for Surrey could be used for World Cup training

Proposed site at Tom Binnie Park enchroaches on BC Lions football facility
B.C. musician — a cousin of Jimi Hendrix — takes recording on the road

B.C. musician — a cousin of Jimi Hendrix — takes recording on the road

Experience Hendrix tour dates ahead for the veteran singer/bassist, who lives in Surrey
Cash shop-and-swap fraud allegations land Quebec man in Surrey jail

Cash shop-and-swap fraud allegations land Quebec man in Surrey jail

He’s charged with crimes connected to merchandise sales on social media
‘Truly an honour to come home’: BC Lions sign DL Covington after 102 NFL games

‘Truly an honour to come home’: BC Lions sign DL Covington after 102 NFL games

‘We all understand and embrace the goal of bringing the Grey Cup back home,’ says the Surrey-raised player
10 billion trees planted in B.C. since reforestation work began 94 years ago

10 billion trees planted in B.C. since reforestation work began 94 years ago

A ceremonial seedling was planted at Green Timbers Urban Forest Park in Surrey
PNE summer concerts move inside with Ludacris, Blondie, Barenaked Ladies, more

PNE summer concerts move inside with Ludacris, Blondie, Barenaked Ladies, more

Fair admission included in cost of ticket, sold for $40 and up starting April 12
PHOTOS: B.C.’s new ADI gallery showcases Métis culture, language

PHOTOS: B.C.’s new ADI gallery showcases Métis culture, language

In Surrey, tobacco bags and gauntlet mittens are exhibited in space, named after Amelia Douglas
50 years ago, this B.C. RCMP officer was shot, killed on final shift before marriage

50 years ago, this B.C. RCMP officer was shot, killed on final shift before marriage

An overpass in Surrey is now named for Const. Roger Pierlet, on the job less than 2 years
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