Former Port Alberni city councillor Helen Poon has died following a car crash in New Zealand.
Port Alberni Mayor Sharie Minions called Poon, who served as councillor from 2018-22 during Minions’ first term as mayor, “a cherished colleague, a dear friend and a vibrant soul who has left an unforgettable mark on our community and in our hearts.”
Minions said Poon was a “consistent voice for progress and an unwavering proponent of positive change.
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