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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’s Sophie Schmidt playing final game for Canada

Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt playing final game for Canada

Schmidt will wear the red and white for the final time at BC Place on Dec. 5
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Vancouver Island’s Matt Irwin: From Shark to sensei

Vancouver Island’s Matt Irwin: From Shark to sensei

The long and winding journey of the Canucks defenceman and professional hockey stalwart
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Abbotsford Canucks win, but all attention on Podkolzin after scary incident

Abbotsford Canucks win, but all attention on Podkolzin after scary incident

Canucks prospect slammed awkwardly to ice by Eagles defender, left playing surface on stretcher
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Fraser Valley’s Zachary Clay becomes first Canadian to win Pan Am gold in pommel horse

Fraser Valley’s Zachary Clay becomes first Canadian to win Pan Am gold in pommel horse

Chilliwack resident, Abbotsford-trained athlete has already won two medals at Pan Am Games
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Spencer Martin a former Canuck, claimed by Columbus Blue Jackets

Spencer Martin a former Canuck, claimed by Columbus Blue Jackets

Martin was waived by the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday
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Procession for fallen officer Const. Rick O’Brien rolls through Abbotsford

Procession for fallen officer Const. Rick O’Brien rolls through Abbotsford

Ridge Meadows RCMP member was killed during an incident on Friday (Sept. 22)
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Sooke super senior Myrtle Acton sets unofficial world record at Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games

Sooke super senior Myrtle Acton sets unofficial world record at Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games

Acton throws discus 15.83 metres at Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games
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VIDEO: Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games Opening Ceremony

VIDEO: Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games Opening Ceremony

Highlights from the Opening Ceremony event at Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium
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Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games officially open

Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games officially open

Competitions run from Wednesday to Saturday at venues all over Abbotsford
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Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games still accepting volunteers

Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games still accepting volunteers

Event runs from Aug. 22 to 26 at venues in and around Abbotsford
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