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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

VIU women's basketball team no-show games in Abbotsford due to safety concerns

VIU women's basketball team no-show games in Abbotsford due to safety concerns

CBC Bearcats players release letter expressing disappointment with Mariners' players behaviour
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UFV Cascades basketball win three of four to open 2025

UFV Cascades basketball win three of four to open 2025

Women post pair of wins to improve to 9-3, men split games to move to 5-7 on season
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Abbotsford Canucks sweep Henderson Silver Knights on home ice

Abbotsford Canucks sweep Henderson Silver Knights on home ice

Season-high crowd of 6,005 takes in 4-2 win at Vancouver Canucks Night on Saturday (Jan. 11)
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Abbotsford-made airtankers battling Los Angeles wildfires

Abbotsford-made airtankers battling Los Angeles wildfires

Several Abbotsford-manufactured Dash 8-400AT are heading south to help out
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Abbotsford's Columbia Bible College says Mariners' unsafe claims 'untrue and misinformed'

Abbotsford's Columbia Bible College says Mariners' unsafe claims 'untrue and misinformed'

VIU Mariners women's basketball team not travelling to Abbotsford due to safety concerns
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Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson named to AHL all-star game

Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson named to AHL all-star game

Rookie defenceman is the third player in franchise history named to all-star game
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Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek assigned to Abbotsford for conditioning

Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek assigned to Abbotsford for conditioning

Hronek has been on the sidelines since late-November
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NHL Prospect Showcase announced for Abbotsford in 2026

NHL Prospect Showcase announced for Abbotsford in 2026

Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks announce initial plans for prospects showcase
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Abbotsford Judo Club founder receives Honorary Life Membership from Judo BC

Abbotsford Judo Club founder receives Honorary Life Membership from Judo BC

Abbotsford's Tokue Suda recognized for contributions to judo in British Columbia
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Abbotsford Canucks hit franchise-record six-game losing streak

Abbotsford Canucks hit franchise-record six-game losing streak

Abbotsford returns home for games against Henderson on Jan. 10 and 11
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