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 win, but all attention on Podkolzin after scary incident

Canucks prospect slammed awkwardly to ice by Eagles defender, left playing surface on stretcher

Oct 25, 2023 10:26 PM Read more >

Fraser Valley’s Zachary Clay becomes first Canadian to win Pan Am gold in pommel horse

Chilliwack resident, Abbotsford-trained athlete has already won two medals at Pan Am Games

Oct 25, 2023 9:51 AM Read more >

Spencer Martin a former Canuck, claimed by Columbus Blue Jackets

Martin was waived by the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday

Sep 29, 2023 11:55 AM Read more >

Procession for fallen officer Const. Rick O’Brien rolls through Abbotsford

Ridge Meadows RCMP member was killed during an incident on Friday (Sept. 22)

Sep 26, 2023 2:52 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games Opening Ceremony

Highlights from the Opening Ceremony event at Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium

Aug 24, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games officially open

Competitions run from Wednesday to Saturday at venues all over Abbotsford

Aug 24, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games still accepting volunteers

Event runs from Aug. 22 to 26 at venues in and around Abbotsford

Aug 10, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >

Minor League Cricket considering expansion into British Columbia

North American league is top development league for Major League Cricket

Jul 21, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

Final FIFA World Cup ride for Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt

Schmidt, Canada Soccer open World Cup on July 20 against Nigeria

Jul 11, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Abbotsford Canucks make several offseason moves

Abbotsford and Vancouver Canucks loading up for 2023-24 seasons

Jul 10, 2023 3:49 PM Read more >