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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, AHL streaming network join FloSports platform

Abbotsford Canucks, AHL streaming network join FloSports platform

All Abbotsford Canucks games will now be found on the FloSports app
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Canadian government announces $100M grant for Canadian Foodgrains Bank

Canadian government announces $100M grant for Canadian Foodgrains Bank

Funding to be used to battle world hunger, announcement made on Abbotsford farm
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First-ever JP74 Sport Abbotsford Combine ready to launch

First-ever JP74 Sport Abbotsford Combine ready to launch

Abbotsford wrestler Jasmit Phulka helping to create new combine for youth athletes
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B.C. world record holder launching $10,000 challenge

B.C. world record holder launching $10,000 challenge

Ball spinning legend Sandeep Singh Kaila is challenging the world to break all three of his Guinness World Records
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Roktoberfest event coming to Abbotsford's Tradex

Roktoberfest event coming to Abbotsford's Tradex

Oktoberfest themed event also sees pair of tribute bands performing
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Abbotsford Canucks name Justin Pogge as new goaltending coach

Abbotsford Canucks name Justin Pogge as new goaltending coach

Pogge replaces outgoing coach Marko Torenius who joined Vancouver's staff earlier in August
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Abbotsford Canucks sign forward Sammy Blais

Abbotsford Canucks sign forward Sammy Blais

2019 Stanley Cup champion heading to Vancouver Canucks training camp on PTO
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Abbotsford chamber welcomes Highway 1 funding announcement

Abbotsford chamber welcomes Highway 1 funding announcement

CEO Alex Mitchell believes widening of highway will help support business in the region to move forward
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Abbotsford's Jayden Gill signs with professional basketball team in Portugal

Abbotsford's Jayden Gill signs with professional basketball team in Portugal

Robert Bateman grad, Trinity Western star heading to Europe to continue career on the court
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Abbotsford Canucks reveal several hockey operations staff updates

Abbotsford Canucks reveal several hockey operations staff updates

Canucks announce Harry Mahesh as team's new assistant coach, confirm other returning staff
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