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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-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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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's Marek Klassen helps Canada win first-ever bronze at FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup

Abbotsford's Marek Klassen helps Canada win first-ever bronze at FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup

Yale Secondary grad leads Canada to first-ever podium finish at event
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Victoria's Chelsea Green wins inaugural WWE United States women's title

Victoria's Chelsea Green wins inaugural WWE United States women's title

Green wins big on Saturday Night's Main Event show
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Abbotsford Canucks prospect Sawyer Mynio named to Canada world junior team

Abbotsford Canucks prospect Sawyer Mynio named to Canada world junior team

Mynio and Team Canada open the tournament on Dec. 26 against Finland
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Abbotsford's Marek Klassen named to Canada's 3X3 basketball team

Abbotsford's Marek Klassen named to Canada's 3X3 basketball team

Yale Secondary grad will wear Canadian colours at 2024 FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup in Puerto Rico from Dec. 12 to 15
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Rejoining Hockey Canada not a discussion point at BCHL board meeting

Rejoining Hockey Canada not a discussion point at BCHL board meeting

Special meeting held on Nov. 20 to discuss ways to deal with new NCAA rules
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VIDEO: Pedestrian, dog forced to evade car crash in Abbotsford crosswalk

VIDEO: Pedestrian, dog forced to evade car crash in Abbotsford crosswalk

Trethewey Street intersection closed for a portion of Friday morning due to vehicle incident
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Abbotsford's Mauro Ranallo calling Netflix's Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight

Abbotsford's Mauro Ranallo calling Netflix's Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight

W.J. Mouat grad broadcasting fight live on Netflix on Friday night
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