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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
[email protected]

Recent Work by Ben

Canadian fighters impress again at UFC Fight Night Vancouver

Canadian fighters impress again at UFC Fight Night Vancouver

Mike Malott, Charles Jourdain and Aiemann Zahabi all win on home soil
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PHOTOS: BCHL Showcase wraps up in Abbotsford

PHOTOS: BCHL Showcase wraps up in Abbotsford

5-day event features 20 games in the Fraser Valley
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BCHL Showcase opens in Abbotsford on Sunday

BCHL Showcase opens in Abbotsford on Sunday

Abbotsford Centre hosting four of the event's five days, Showcase shifts to Chilliwack on Oct. 15
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B.C. high school football player's incredible catch earns $3,000 grant

B.C. high school football player's incredible catch earns $3,000 grant

Robert Bateman Timberwolves receiver Caleb Mills did his best Odell Beckham Jr. imitation during recent B.C. high school football action
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Abbotsford home to B.C.'s first-ever Piaggo Ape food truck

Abbotsford home to B.C.'s first-ever Piaggo Ape food truck

Ranallo's Pizza officially began its food truck journey earlier this summer
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Abbotsford Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra receives contract extension

Abbotsford Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra receives contract extension

Malhotra now under contract with the Canucks until the end of the 2026-27 season
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Hockey league, 7 PJHL teams stickhandle in court over Cloverdale exclusion

Hockey league, 7 PJHL teams stickhandle in court over Cloverdale exclusion

Teams squabbling in court after failed vote for tiering system followed up by alleged approval and then denial of Cloverdale team
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B.C. woman cycling across the province to remember son

B.C. woman cycling across the province to remember son

Mireille Larosa raising awareness and funds for Canuck Place in September
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Controversial MAGA artist Sean Feucht announces new location for B.C. event

Controversial MAGA artist Sean Feucht announces new location for B.C. event

Event was originally planned for Mill Lake Park, but permit was denied by City of Abbotsford
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Buddy Check for Jesse sparks mental health talk in locker rooms across B.C. sports

Buddy Check for Jesse sparks mental health talk in locker rooms across B.C. sports

TELUS-funded movie focuses on the efforts of Victoria's Dr. Stu Gershman in wake of his son's suicide
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