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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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‘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.’s Nick Taylor immortalized in 2024 RBC Canadian Open logo

B.C.’s Nick Taylor immortalized in 2024 RBC Canadian Open logo

Taylor’s celebration after championship putt now featured in next year’s logo
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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 Island’s Matt Irwin: From Shark to sensei

Vancouver Island’s Matt Irwin: From Shark to sensei

The long and winding journey of the Canucks defenceman and professional hockey stalwart
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Sooke super senior Myrtle Acton sets unofficial world record at Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games

Sooke super senior Myrtle Acton sets unofficial world record at Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games

Acton throws discus 15.83 metres at Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games
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Minor League Cricket considering expansion into British Columbia

Minor League Cricket considering expansion into British Columbia

North American league is top development league for Major League Cricket
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Final FIFA World Cup ride for Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt

Final FIFA World Cup ride for Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt

Schmidt, Canada Soccer open World Cup on July 20 against Nigeria
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Canadian fighters sweep, legend Amanda Nunes retires after win at UFC 289 in Vancouver

Canadian fighters sweep, legend Amanda Nunes retires after win at UFC 289 in Vancouver

UFC athletes from Canada go 6-0, female phenom Nunes hangs up her boots on Saturday night
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