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

All Abbotsford Canucks games will now be found on the FloSports app

Sep 13, 2024 3:36 PM Read more >

Tickets now on sale for Abbotsford Film Festival

Fifth edition of event occurs at The Reach Gallery Museum on Oct. 4 and 5

Sep 13, 2024 3:33 PM Read more >

Apple initiative helping to raise funds for Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue

Abbotsford's Taves Estate Cidery teaming up with CFVSAR for fundraiser

Sep 13, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

Canadian government announces $100M grant for Canadian Foodgrains Bank

Funding to be used to battle world hunger, announcement made on Abbotsford farm

Sep 12, 2024 3:09 PM Read more >

First-ever JP74 Sport Abbotsford Combine ready to launch

Abbotsford wrestler Jasmit Phulka helping to create new combine for youth athletes

Sep 9, 2024 4:46 PM Read more >

Winless weekend for UFV Cascades soccer

Women drop pair in Okanagan, men draw Victoria and fall to UBC

Sep 9, 2024 1:21 PM Read more >

Abbotsford 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

Aug 30, 2024 1:17 PM Read more >

UFV Cascades women's soccer ranked 11th in preseason poll

Women looking to improve after 6-5-3 record in 2023

Aug 28, 2024 10:26 AM Read more >

Roktoberfest event coming to Abbotsford's Tradex

Oktoberfest themed event also sees pair of tribute bands performing

Aug 27, 2024 12:25 PM Read more >

Abbotsford Canucks name Justin Pogge as new goaltending coach

Pogge replaces outgoing coach Marko Torenius who joined Vancouver's staff earlier in August

Aug 26, 2024 4:13 PM Read more >

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