Trey Helten, 42, was an advocate and an activist, a punk who loved karaoke and believed in people’s resilience, an artist, animal lover and dedicated friend. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published My 8, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/08/Remembering-Trey-Helten/

Remembering Trey Helten, a DTES Pillar and ‘Best Friend’

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