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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 sign former Philadelphia Flyers forward Carsen Twarynski

Abbotsford Canucks sign former Philadelphia Flyers forward Carsen Twarynski

Twarynski adds additional size to the Canucks forward group
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Abbotsford Canucks sign North Vancouver's Layton Ahac to one-year contract

Abbotsford Canucks sign North Vancouver's Layton Ahac to one-year contract

Defenceman spent past four seasons with Henderson Silver Knights
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Rappers T.I., Fat Joe and Fabolous headline upcoming Abbotsford concert

Rappers T.I., Fat Joe and Fabolous headline upcoming Abbotsford concert

Celebration of 2000s hip hop coming to Abbotsford's Tradex on Friday, Oct. 4
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Abbotsford Canucks sign Dino Kambeitz to one-year contract

Abbotsford Canucks sign Dino Kambeitz to one-year contract

Canucks sign former Bakersfield Condors player for the 2024-25 season
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Abbotsford Canucks release 2024-25 regular season schedule

Abbotsford Canucks release 2024-25 regular season schedule

Canucks again playing 64 of 72 games against Pacific Division rivals, also visit and host Manitoba and Laval
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Taco Smackdown event coming to Abbotsford this summer

Taco Smackdown event coming to Abbotsford this summer

Mexican celebration will see wrestling, food truck, vendors and kid's zone at Tradex
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Abbotsford's Ledgeview Golf Club hosting B.C. Amateur Championship

Abbotsford's Ledgeview Golf Club hosting B.C. Amateur Championship

Event runs from July 9 to 12 with 156 golfers from all across B.C. competing
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Over 1,000 fish dead following spill at Abbotsford's Stoney Creek

Over 1,000 fish dead following spill at Abbotsford's Stoney Creek

More than 1,200 fish saved – Stoney Creek Trail area closed, water treatment system set up in park
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Fraser Valley gymnast gets surprise birthday party ahead of Paris Olympics

Fraser Valley gymnast gets surprise birthday party ahead of Paris Olympics

Clay heads to Paris later this month to compete in gymnastics at the Summer Olympic Games
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Accidental firefighting foam spill leads to disaster in Abbotsford creek

Accidental firefighting foam spill leads to disaster in Abbotsford creek

Public access to Stoney Creek Trail area has been restricted after significant spill
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