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Tom Zillich
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Reporter, musician, concert-goer with Jilly Wonka, lifelong Canucks fan. Bylines in surreynowleader.com. #SurreyBC #Vancouver #DeltaBC
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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.

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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
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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.

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November 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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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
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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
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PHOTOS: Newcomer Welcome Centre opens at flagship library in Surrey - Surrey Now-Leader
A converted meeting room is now home to a Newcomer Welcome Centre at the flagship branch of Surrey Libraries.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Maybe this really was the curse of all curses.
tomzillich.bsky.social Tom Zillich @tomzillich.bsky.social · Oct 21
Clearly this was a game-day curse, right?

WTF Vladdy, know your history.
November 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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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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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
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‘Scum’ songs showcase talented Fionn twin sisters, who have White Rock/Surrey roots.

New album, U.S. tour dates and "a lot of feminine rage" from Alanna & Brianne Finn-Morris.

My story: surreynowleader.com/2025/10/29/s...

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‘Scum’ songs drive Fionn twin sisters with White Rock/Surrey roots - Surrey Now-Leader
New album, fans and U.S. tour dates for Alanna and Brianne Finn-Morris
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October 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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‘They were going to die’: Honoured acts of bravery after fiery crash in Surrey

Read more here: surreynowleader.com/2025/10/27/t...
October 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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These 12 people will speak at TEDxSurrey in January 2026

Click the pic for details: surreynowleader.com/2025/10/27/t...

#SurreyBC
These 12 people will speak at TEDxSurrey in January 2026 - Surrey Now-Leader
‘Step into a world of inspiration’ during annual event at Bell theatre
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October 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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$300,000 appeal by Surrey writers’ conference after strike-triggered cancellation - Surrey Now-Leader
‘Absorbing the financial losses of cancelling was a huge hit to our contingency fund’
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October 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Well hey! No curse (yet).
Way to go #Jays ⚾️

What a series. Feel sorry for #Mariners.

(Back to cheering for the more important Seattle team, #Seahawks. Right, Lyle?)
tomzillich.bsky.social Tom Zillich @tomzillich.bsky.social · Oct 21
Clearly this was a game-day curse, right?

WTF Vladdy, know your history.
October 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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Clearly this was a game-day curse, right?

WTF Vladdy, know your history.
October 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Surrey Christmas Bureau expects huge demand as registration opens www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/s... via @surreynowleader.bsky.social
Surrey Christmas Bureau expects huge demand as registration opens
Top Depot will return to a familiar site in Whalley for 2025
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October 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Game 7 tomorrow. Love it!

Go #Jays — but as I’ve said all along, I would not be sad to see the #Mariners go to the World Series for the first time.

Baseball is fun in October. ⚾️
October 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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🎁 Exciting news!

Our 2025 Toy Depot will be at the former Canadian Tire (13665 102 Ave, Surrey), thanks to the amazing generosity of Anthem Properties!💫

Want to help make Christmas brighter for Surrey families? Email assistant@christmasbureau.com

#SurreyChristmasBureau #HolidayGiving
October 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Book free tickets for Surrey light festival starting Tuesday, Oct. 21

Pre-booking timed-entry tickets 'highly recommended' for Bear Creek Lights, which drew 40,000 visitors last year

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Book free tickets for Surrey light festival starting Tuesday, Oct. 21
Pre-booking timed-entry tickets 'highly recommended' for Bear Creek Lights, which drew 40,000 visitors last year
www.surreynowleader.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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NEW: For first time, @CityofSurrey reveals "concept plan" to build 10,000-seat arena at Tom Binnie Park/BC Lions practice turf land in #SurreyBC, as anchor for Entertainment District, with drawing.

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Surrey council asked to amend City Centre Plan to accommodate Entertainment District
Council will vote on this on Monday
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October 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Dug out my KISS Army T-shirt from ‘78 with #AceFrehley on the front, my name on the back. #RipACE

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October 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Sadly, Surrey music agent Rob Pattee didn't live to see his BC Entertainment Hall of Fame induction.

He's among 6 StandingOvations inductees for 2025.

Click the pic for more about Pattee's busy life in music

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Surrey agent didn't live to see BC Entertainment Hall of Fame induction
Rob Pattee, who died a year ago, is among 6 StandingOvations inductees for 2025
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October 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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REVIEW: 'Jackass' daredevil Steve-O gets X-rated in Surrey with crazy stunts shown on video.

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REVIEW: 'Jackass' daredevil Steve-O gets X-rated in Surrey
Show at Bell theatre was final date on stunt performer's comedy tour of Canada
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October 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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25 years of Halloween thrills at House of Horrors in Surrey where up to 45 actors spook those who pay to be horrified.

What’s new for 2025 and more in my story

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25 years of Halloween thrills at House of Horrors in Surrey
Busy nights see 45 actors spook ticket-buyers who line up for the thrill of being horrified at Newton attraction, launched in 2001
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October 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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25 years of Halloween thrills at House of Horrors in Surrey where up to 45 actors spook those who pay to be horrified.

What’s new for 2025 and more in my story

www.surreynowleader.com/local-entert...
25 years of Halloween thrills at House of Horrors in Surrey
Busy nights see 45 actors spook ticket-buyers who line up for the thrill of being horrified at Newton attraction, launched in 2001
www.surreynowleader.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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REVIEW: 'Jackass' daredevil Steve-O gets X-rated in Surrey with crazy stunts shown on video.

www.surreynowleader.com/local-entert...
REVIEW: 'Jackass' daredevil Steve-O gets X-rated in Surrey
Show at Bell theatre was final date on stunt performer's comedy tour of Canada
www.surreynowleader.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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MY VIEW: I stood at a Canucks game and was told to sit down. Who's wrong? www.surreynowleader.com/local-sports... #Canucks
MY VIEW: I stood at Canucks game, was told to sit down. Who's wrong?
Fans at games and concerts should be able to stand and cheer if they want
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October 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM