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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

Inaugural KidSport Abbotsford Charity Golf Tournament set for Fraserglen Golf Course

Inaugural KidSport Abbotsford Charity Golf Tournament set for Fraserglen Golf Course

Fundraising event set for June 14, money raised helps local families with sport registration fees
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Ontario Reign strike first in best-of-five series against the Abbotsford Canucks

Ontario Reign strike first in best-of-five series against the Abbotsford Canucks

Reign shut down the Canucks offensively to earn 3-1 win in game one
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Abbotsford Canucks, Ontario Reign set to clash in best-of-five Pacific Division semifinal

Abbotsford Canucks, Ontario Reign set to clash in best-of-five Pacific Division semifinal

Vasily Podkolzin set to rejoin Abbotsford Canucks for playoffs, Ontario hosting games one and two
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Fraser Valley Economic Summit announces official program for inaugural event

Fraser Valley Economic Summit announces official program for inaugural event

Four different panels are planned for event, set for May 21 at UFV’s Evered Hall
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Abbotsford’s Conair Aerial Firefighting: On the front lines of the wildfire battle in B.C.

Abbotsford’s Conair Aerial Firefighting: On the front lines of the wildfire battle in B.C.

Company shows off simulation training system, manufacturing progress during media event
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Press box to the penthouse: Zach Sawchenko leads Abbotsford Canucks to series win

Press box to the penthouse: Zach Sawchenko leads Abbotsford Canucks to series win

Sawchenko makes 99 saves over three games to help Canucks eliminate Colorado Eagles
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Abbotsford Canucks’ comeback falls short in 5-4 overtime loss in game two

Abbotsford Canucks’ comeback falls short in 5-4 overtime loss in game two

Elimination game three between Abbotsford and the Colorado Eagles set for Sunday (April 28)
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Abbotsford wrestlers win big at 2024 Canadian Wrestling Championships

Abbotsford wrestlers win big at 2024 Canadian Wrestling Championships

Gurshar Johal wins most outstanding wrestler, U19 locals help Team BC earn top prize
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Abbotsford’s Raine Padgham named to Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase event

Abbotsford’s Raine Padgham named to Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase event

Padgham will play as a member of the Brisbane Bandits at event from May 9 to 12
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Abbotsford Outlaws aiming to three-peat as provincial softball champions

Abbotsford Outlaws aiming to three-peat as provincial softball champions

Team chemistry and culture cited as recipe for team’s tremendous success over past several years
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