Friends and family are mourning the death of former Port Alberni city councillor Helen Poon — who also ran provincially for the BC Liberals in the Mid-Island-Pacific Rim riding.
Poon was travelling in New Zealand when she was involved in a serious car crash this week, and died in hospital.
Poon bought Port Alberni’s Kingsway Hotel in 2017 and then ran for Port Alberni City Council and won — becoming the city’s first transgender councillor.
Mayor Sharie Minions posted a statement on the city’s website calling Poon a cherished colleague, a dear friend, and a vibrant soul who has left an unforgettable mark on our community.
Helen Poon was only 34 years old.
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