Tom Zillich
@tomzillich.bsky.social
Reporter, musician, concert-goer with Jilly Wonka, lifelong Canucks fan. Bylines in surreynowleader.com. #SurreyBC #Vancouver #DeltaBC
All ‘Caps: How soccer unites Surrey’s Badwal family.
Training in Spain has started for Whitecaps FC, but Newton’s Jeevan Badwal is in L.A. with Canada’s national team for a “friendly” this Saturday.
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Training in Spain has started for Whitecaps FC, but Newton’s Jeevan Badwal is in L.A. with Canada’s national team for a “friendly” this Saturday.
Read more: surreynowleader.com/2026/01/14/a... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social @whitecapsfc.com
All ‘Caps: How soccer unites Surrey’s Badwal family - Surrey Now-Leader
Whitecaps player Jeevan Badwal, 19, reflects on rookie season
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January 14, 2026 at 9:08 PM
All ‘Caps: How soccer unites Surrey’s Badwal family.
Training in Spain has started for Whitecaps FC, but Newton’s Jeevan Badwal is in L.A. with Canada’s national team for a “friendly” this Saturday.
Read more: surreynowleader.com/2026/01/14/a... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social @whitecapsfc.com
Training in Spain has started for Whitecaps FC, but Newton’s Jeevan Badwal is in L.A. with Canada’s national team for a “friendly” this Saturday.
Read more: surreynowleader.com/2026/01/14/a... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social @whitecapsfc.com
Sold-out TEDxSurrey pitches livestream ticket for $19.99.
The list of 12 featured speakers and more: surreynowleader.com/2026/01/09/s... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social
The list of 12 featured speakers and more: surreynowleader.com/2026/01/09/s... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social
Sold-out TEDxSurrey pitches livestream ticket for $19.99 - Surrey Now-Leader
Annual event Jan. 24 at Bell Performing Arts Centre
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January 9, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Sold-out TEDxSurrey pitches livestream ticket for $19.99.
The list of 12 featured speakers and more: surreynowleader.com/2026/01/09/s... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social
The list of 12 featured speakers and more: surreynowleader.com/2026/01/09/s... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social
Feeding need in #SurreyBC: Lions Club’s $10 dinners attract 120 people monthly at historic Tynehead Hall.
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STORY: surreynowleader.com/2026/01/08/f... VIA @surreynowleader.bsky.social
Feeding need in Surrey, Lions Club’s $10 dinners attract 120 people monthly - Surrey Now-Leader
‘Tremendous value’ for spaghetti meal at Tynehead Hall
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January 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Feeding need in #SurreyBC: Lions Club’s $10 dinners attract 120 people monthly at historic Tynehead Hall.
STORY: surreynowleader.com/2026/01/08/f... VIA @surreynowleader.bsky.social
STORY: surreynowleader.com/2026/01/08/f... VIA @surreynowleader.bsky.social
U.S. colours for Surrey-born player at World Juniors
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U.S. colours for Surrey-born player at World Juniors - Surrey Now-Leader
Defenseman E.J. Emery drafted by New York Rangers 30th overall in 2024
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January 8, 2026 at 12:32 AM
U.S. colours for Surrey-born player at World Juniors
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Surrey forensic nursing trailblazer given Order of Canada
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Surrey forensic nursing trailblazer given Order of Canada - Surrey Now-Leader
Sheila Early developed B.C.’s first forensic nurse program
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December 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Surrey forensic nursing trailblazer given Order of Canada
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"Magic" happened at Surrey’s first Misfit Holiday event for 200 at a hall where the day started with no hot water and not enough electricity to cook turkeys.
These "Misfit elves" were determined on Dec. 24, however.
MY STORY: surreynowleader.com/2025/12/31/m... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social
These "Misfit elves" were determined on Dec. 24, however.
MY STORY: surreynowleader.com/2025/12/31/m... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social
‘Magic’ happened at Surrey’s first Misfit Holiday event for 200 - Surrey Now-Leader
‘We started the day with no hot water and not enough electricity to cook turkeys’
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December 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
"Magic" happened at Surrey’s first Misfit Holiday event for 200 at a hall where the day started with no hot water and not enough electricity to cook turkeys.
These "Misfit elves" were determined on Dec. 24, however.
MY STORY: surreynowleader.com/2025/12/31/m... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social
These "Misfit elves" were determined on Dec. 24, however.
MY STORY: surreynowleader.com/2025/12/31/m... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social
TRAFFIC ALERT from Surrey Police: "The intersection of 144 Street and 104 Avenue is closed due to a gas leak. Surrey Fire Services and BC Hydro on scene.
SPS is encouraging public to avoid the area and find alternate routes." Street closure 1-2 hours at Guildford/Whalley border.
SPS is encouraging public to avoid the area and find alternate routes." Street closure 1-2 hours at Guildford/Whalley border.
December 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
TRAFFIC ALERT from Surrey Police: "The intersection of 144 Street and 104 Avenue is closed due to a gas leak. Surrey Fire Services and BC Hydro on scene.
SPS is encouraging public to avoid the area and find alternate routes." Street closure 1-2 hours at Guildford/Whalley border.
SPS is encouraging public to avoid the area and find alternate routes." Street closure 1-2 hours at Guildford/Whalley border.
What a pleasure meeting @WhitecapsFC player Jeevan Badwal & family at their home in Newton. Story to come about Jeevan’s eventful first @MLS season, and what’s ahead for the promising 19-year-old Surreyite (and soccer siblings too)
December 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
What a pleasure meeting @WhitecapsFC player Jeevan Badwal & family at their home in Newton. Story to come about Jeevan’s eventful first @MLS season, and what’s ahead for the promising 19-year-old Surreyite (and soccer siblings too)
Reposted by Tom Zillich
Ladner! You’re invited to a meet & greet and book signing of A SIGN OF THE TIMES at @blackbondbooks.bsky.social on Dec 21 from 12-2 ✨ Get signed copies ahead of the holidays, and meet Benjamin Jackson, Aaron Chapman, and Danny Filippone from the Penthouse — the men behind the book!
December 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Ladner! You’re invited to a meet & greet and book signing of A SIGN OF THE TIMES at @blackbondbooks.bsky.social on Dec 21 from 12-2 ✨ Get signed copies ahead of the holidays, and meet Benjamin Jackson, Aaron Chapman, and Danny Filippone from the Penthouse — the men behind the book!
December 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Reposted by Tom Zillich
UPDATE: Child, 9, dies after being hit by truck in Newton area of Surrey
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UPDATE: Child, 9, dies after being hit by truck in Newton area of Surrey - Surrey Now-Leader
Paramedics transported the child to the hospital as police investigate
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December 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
UPDATE: Child, 9, dies after being hit by truck in Newton area of Surrey
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Party bus fight in Surrey: Two people with “serious injuries,” suspect flees in Port Kells area
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Two seriously injured after fight on party bus in Surrey - Surrey Now-Leader
Incident happened around 1 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 6)
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December 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Party bus fight in Surrey: Two people with “serious injuries,” suspect flees in Port Kells area
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Look for Surrey’s Jeevan Badwal to get late-game minutes for Whitecaps in today’s MLS Cup Final.
The young midfielder has appeared in playoff games this fall, off the bench. ⚽️
@SurreyNowLeader @BlackPressMedia #SurreyBC #Whitecaps #VWFC @MLS @WFCAcademy
The young midfielder has appeared in playoff games this fall, off the bench. ⚽️
@SurreyNowLeader @BlackPressMedia #SurreyBC #Whitecaps #VWFC @MLS @WFCAcademy
December 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Look for Surrey’s Jeevan Badwal to get late-game minutes for Whitecaps in today’s MLS Cup Final.
The young midfielder has appeared in playoff games this fall, off the bench. ⚽️
@SurreyNowLeader @BlackPressMedia #SurreyBC #Whitecaps #VWFC @MLS @WFCAcademy
The young midfielder has appeared in playoff games this fall, off the bench. ⚽️
@SurreyNowLeader @BlackPressMedia #SurreyBC #Whitecaps #VWFC @MLS @WFCAcademy
Reposted by Tom Zillich
PSA *when* the Whitecaps win the MLS Cup in about 2 hours there will be a party at Robson Square. Make your way there from BC Place, Fable, Dublin Calling, and wherever you are cheering on @whitecapsfc.com today
#UTFSS #VWFC #Vancouver
#UTFSS #VWFC #Vancouver
December 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
PSA *when* the Whitecaps win the MLS Cup in about 2 hours there will be a party at Robson Square. Make your way there from BC Place, Fable, Dublin Calling, and wherever you are cheering on @whitecapsfc.com today
#UTFSS #VWFC #Vancouver
#UTFSS #VWFC #Vancouver
‘Highest need in 45+ year history’ of Surrey Christmas Bureau right now.
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‘Highest need in 45+ year history’ of Surrey Christmas Bureau - Surrey Now-Leader
Charity seeing ‘unprecedented demand’ at Toy Depot in Whalley
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December 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
‘Highest need in 45+ year history’ of Surrey Christmas Bureau right now.
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Whitecaps to play for MLS West title in San Diego on Saturday vs. powerhouse expansion team.
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Whitecaps to play for MLS West title in San Diego on Saturday - Surrey Now-Leader
Road playoff game for Vancouver soccer team
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November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Whitecaps to play for MLS West title in San Diego on Saturday vs. powerhouse expansion team.
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Whitecaps win a thriller to reach MLS conference final for the 1st time.
Tickets just went on sale for possible home game this Saturday at @bcplacestadium.bsky.social
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Tickets just went on sale for possible home game this Saturday at @bcplacestadium.bsky.social
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Whitecaps win a thriller to reach MLS conference final for 1st time - Surrey Now-Leader
Next game is this Saturday night
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November 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Whitecaps win a thriller to reach MLS conference final for the 1st time.
Tickets just went on sale for possible home game this Saturday at @bcplacestadium.bsky.social
Read more at: surreynowleader.com/2025/11/23/w...
@whitecapsfc.com @surreynowleader.bsky.social @blackpressusa.bsky.social
Tickets just went on sale for possible home game this Saturday at @bcplacestadium.bsky.social
Read more at: surreynowleader.com/2025/11/23/w...
@whitecapsfc.com @surreynowleader.bsky.social @blackpressusa.bsky.social
Today I was among the first to skate on the cool temporary rink set up at Surrey Civic Plaza for this weekend's Tree Lighting Festival. Check it out.
Story: surreynowleader.com/2025/11/21/p...
Story: surreynowleader.com/2025/11/21/p...
PHOTOS: Our first look at Surrey’s outdoor rink for free skating - Surrey Now-Leader
Set up for 2-day Surrey Tree Lighting Festival, rink will reopen Dec. 1 until mid-February
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November 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Today I was among the first to skate on the cool temporary rink set up at Surrey Civic Plaza for this weekend's Tree Lighting Festival. Check it out.
Story: surreynowleader.com/2025/11/21/p...
Story: surreynowleader.com/2025/11/21/p...
New CEO now at work with Surrey-owned real estate development co. SDCD, created to develop surplus city lands with focus on big projects such as Centre Block, Campbell Heights.
STORY: surreynowleader.com/2025/11/19/n... @surreynowleader.bsky.social #SurreyBC
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November 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
New CEO now at work with Surrey-owned real estate development co. SDCD, created to develop surplus city lands with focus on big projects such as Centre Block, Campbell Heights.
STORY: surreynowleader.com/2025/11/19/n... @surreynowleader.bsky.social #SurreyBC
STORY: surreynowleader.com/2025/11/19/n... @surreynowleader.bsky.social #SurreyBC
Dave Chappelle just announced a December show in Vancouver, and tickets go on sale today at noon via @livenationconcerts.bsky.social
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November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Dave Chappelle just announced a December show in Vancouver, and tickets go on sale today at noon via @livenationconcerts.bsky.social
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Here at Surrey Transit Centre in Newton to see how winter-ready @translink.ca is with colder, wetter months ahead. @surreynowleader.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Here at Surrey Transit Centre in Newton to see how winter-ready @translink.ca is with colder, wetter months ahead. @surreynowleader.bsky.social
Maybe this really was the curse of all curses.
Clearly this was a game-day curse, right?
WTF Vladdy, know your history.
WTF Vladdy, know your history.
November 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Maybe this really was the curse of all curses.
A new business-focused Costco store will open near #SurreyBC on Nov. 14 — but don't go expecting to eat a $1.50 hot dog.
More in my story.
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More in my story.
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New business-focused Costco store set to open near Surrey - Surrey Now-Leader
Don’t go expecting to eat a $1.50 hot dog, though
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November 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A new business-focused Costco store will open near #SurreyBC on Nov. 14 — but don't go expecting to eat a $1.50 hot dog.
More in my story.
surreynowleader.com/2025/11/03/n...
More in my story.
surreynowleader.com/2025/11/03/n...