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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

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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Abbotsford’s Zach Sawchenko emerges with 28-save performance in game one playoff win

Abbotsford’s Zach Sawchenko emerges with 28-save performance in game one playoff win

Canucks goalie carousel pays off with 4-2 win over Colorado, Abbotsford takes 1-0 series lead
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Abbotsford Canucks opening AHL playoffs without top two goalies

Abbotsford Canucks opening AHL playoffs without top two goalies

Canucks crease carousel leads to Abbotsford opening series vs. Colorado with Zach Sawchenko in goal
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Abbotsford’s RAD Torque Systems wins bronze at 2024 Edison Awards

Abbotsford’s RAD Torque Systems wins bronze at 2024 Edison Awards

The B-RAD Xtreme wins in Commercial Technology: Engineering & Manufacturing Tools category
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B.C. provincial government announces $25 million contribution to Abbotsford milk production plant

B.C. provincial government announces $25 million contribution to Abbotsford milk production plant

Vitalus Nutrition expansion project set to begin this summer, with scheduled completion date of 2026
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Abbotsford Canucks see slight dip in attendance for 2023-24

Abbotsford Canucks see slight dip in attendance for 2023-24

Club averages 4,816 for 2023-24, down from 4,898 in 2022-23
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Abbotsford Canucks travelling to Colorado for round one of AHL playoffs

Abbotsford Canucks travelling to Colorado for round one of AHL playoffs

Series goes Wednesday (April 24), Friday (April 26) and Sunday (April 28), if necessary
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