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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 performers release Vancouver Canucks inspired music video ahead of playoffs

Abbotsford performers release Vancouver Canucks inspired music video ahead of playoffs

Game Night features the work of Abbotsford’s DJ Heer and rapper A.S.M.
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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 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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UFV Cascades perform bronze beatdown on Victoria Vikes, qualify for Nationals

UFV Cascades perform bronze beatdown on Victoria Vikes, qualify for Nationals

Saskatchewan Huskies defeat Alberta Pandas in Canada West final at Abbotsford’s UFV Athletic Centre
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UFV Cascades blitzed early in 84-50 loss to Saskatchewan Huskies in Canada West semi-final

UFV Cascades blitzed early in 84-50 loss to Saskatchewan Huskies in Canada West semi-final

Cascades now play for bronze on Sunday, can still qualify for Nationals with win against Victoria
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Alberta, Victoria, UFV and Saskatchewan advance to Canada West women’s basketball semi-finals

Alberta, Victoria, UFV and Saskatchewan advance to Canada West women’s basketball semi-finals

Semi-final round set for Saturday in Abbotsford, champion to be crowned on Sunday afternoon
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‘Kidney Alley’ latest effort to help B.C. residents with kidney disease

‘Kidney Alley’ latest effort to help B.C. residents with kidney disease

Hotdog king Skully White aims to raise kidney donation awareness with wall at Abbotsford Centre
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B.C. resident earns rose on week one of The Bachelor

B.C. resident earns rose on week one of The Bachelor

Abbotsford’s Chrissa Perez one of 22 women to advance to week two on the hit show
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VIDEO: Abbotsford woman berated at gym for working out in women’s only section

VIDEO: Abbotsford woman berated at gym for working out in women’s only section

Parneet Khangura told by fellow patron to leave female section of Abbotsford gym despite being woman
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After mom’s death, B.C.’s Hill sisters launch fundraiser for skate championships trip

After mom’s death, B.C.’s Hill sisters launch fundraiser for skate championships trip

Top-ranked Katerina Hill becomes legal guardian of siblings after mom’s death, now all three compete
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