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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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Abbotsford Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs named AHL goaltender of the month

Abbotsford Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs named AHL goaltender of the month

Latvian netminder posted four wins and two shutouts in the month of November
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Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor immortalized in 2024 RBC Canadian Open logo

Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor immortalized in 2024 RBC Canadian Open logo

Taylor’s celebration after championship putt now featured in next year’s logo
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UFV Cascades WBB undefeated streak stopped in Regina

UFV Cascades WBB undefeated streak stopped in Regina

Women enter the holiday break at 7-1, men drop pair of games to Cougars
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Abbotsford Canucks post biggest win ever over Calgary Wranglers

Abbotsford Canucks post biggest win ever over Calgary Wranglers

Canucks take down Calgary 7-2 on Sunday to help ease pain of 3-1 loss on Saturday
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UFV Cascades women’s volleyball climb to sixth in the country after sweeping Calgary

UFV Cascades women’s volleyball climb to sixth in the country after sweeping Calgary

Women have now win six straight games and have not lost a set since Oct. 27
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UFV Cascades basketball teams sweep UBCO Heat on home court

UFV Cascades basketball teams sweep UBCO Heat on home court

Men’s and women’s teams post two wins apiece in big Abbotsford weekend
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Tristen Nielsen transforms into shootout hero to lead Abbotsford Canucks to 3-2 win

Tristen Nielsen transforms into shootout hero to lead Abbotsford Canucks to 3-2 win

Returning Nielsen finishes off the Henderson Silver Knights, Canucks on five-game win streak
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Premier David Eby speaks at BC Young Farmers Farm Fest in Abbotsford

Premier David Eby speaks at BC Young Farmers Farm Fest in Abbotsford

Sold-out event features chats with politicians, discussion panels and more
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Vancouver Motorcycle and Powersport Show returning to Abbotsford in January

Vancouver Motorcycle and Powersport Show returning to Abbotsford in January

Tradex hosting the show for the first time since 2020
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