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Ben Lypka

Ben Lypka

I joined the Abbotsford News in 2015.
I graduated from Langara College's journalism program in 2010 and previously spent five years covering sports, arts and community events at the Squamish Chief newspaper.

Phone
604-851-4526
Email
ben.lypka@abbynews.com

Recent Work by Ben

Run For Water returning to Abbotsford later this month

Run For Water returning to Abbotsford later this month

17th edition of the event aims to raise $300,000 for wells in Ethiopia
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Six Abbotsford high school football talents heading to Football Canada Cup

Six Abbotsford high school football talents heading to Football Canada Cup

Four players from Bateman, two from Mouat representing B.C. at Regina-based event in July
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Abbotsford Centre hosting Vancouver Canucks watch party for Sunday’s game three

Abbotsford Centre hosting Vancouver Canucks watch party for Sunday’s game three

AC hosting event for fans to root on Canucks as they travel to Edmonton
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Abbotsford’s Sevenoaks Shopping Centre teaming with Kids Help Phone for mental health month

Abbotsford’s Sevenoaks Shopping Centre teaming with Kids Help Phone for mental health month

Inaugural Check-In initiative will see large displays at the mall for the month of May
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Several hockey talents with Abbotsford connections chosen at WHL Prospects Draft

Several hockey talents with Abbotsford connections chosen at WHL Prospects Draft

Six players from Fraser Valley Thunderbirds, six from Yale Hockey Academy picked at draft
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Abbotsford Centre hosting a Vancouver Canucks watch party

Abbotsford Centre hosting a Vancouver Canucks watch party

The AC will air game two of the Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers on videoboard
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UFV Cascades sign Vancouver College guard Vince Velasquez

UFV Cascades sign Vancouver College guard Vince Velasquez

Velasquez set to join Cascades for 2024-25 Canada West campaign
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Abbotsford Canucks swept by Ontario Reign in ‘disappointing’ fashion

Abbotsford Canucks swept by Ontario Reign in ‘disappointing’ fashion

Canucks fall 4-3 in Wednesday’s do-or-die game three and are eliminated from the playoffs
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Abbotsford’s CBC Bearcats women’s basketball team signs pair of players

Abbotsford’s CBC Bearcats women’s basketball team signs pair of players

Yale Secondary grad Samara Mason, Burnaby’s Jayla Huynh joining Bearcats for 2024-25
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Abbotsford’s Olson, Langley’s Sullivan sign with UFV Cascades women’s soccer team

Abbotsford’s Olson, Langley’s Sullivan sign with UFV Cascades women’s soccer team

Pair who played together on Langley United’s 2006 girls BCSPL joining Cascades for 2024
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