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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

B.C.’s Cade Smith impresses in MLB debut with Cleveland

B.C.’s Cade Smith impresses in MLB debut with Cleveland

MEI grad strikes out five in two innings as the Guardians defeat Oakland Athletics
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B.C. pro wrestler making WrestleMania debut on Sunday

B.C. pro wrestler making WrestleMania debut on Sunday

W.J. Mouat grad Sunny Dhinsa – aka: Akam – competing in Philadelphia Street Fight
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B.C.’s Cade Smith impresses in MLB debut with Cleveland

B.C.’s Cade Smith impresses in MLB debut with Cleveland

MEI grad strikes out five pitchers in two innings as the Guardians defeat Oakland Athletics
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All Elite Wrestling debuting in Vancouver this spring

All Elite Wrestling debuting in Vancouver this spring

AEW bringing its live Collison show to Rogers Arena on May 11, 2024
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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’s Rogers Arena hosting WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Jan. 5

Vancouver’s Rogers Arena hosting WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Jan. 5

Vancouver is the lone Canadian stop of 27 new live event dates to start 2024
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Abbotsford’s Chase Claypool told to stay home by Chicago Bears

Abbotsford’s Chase Claypool told to stay home by Chicago Bears

Wide receiver listed as inactive by team after comments made on Friday (Sept. 29)
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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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Logistical changes lead to better experience, say Abbotsford International Airshow officials

Logistical changes lead to better experience, say Abbotsford International Airshow officials

New ticket formats, better parking and traffic awareness create more enjoyable 2023 show
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