Victor M. Power | |
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Mayor of Timmins, Ontario | |
In office 1980–1988 | |
Preceded by | Michael Doody |
Succeeded by | Dennis Welin |
In office 1991–2000 | |
Preceded by | Dennis Welin |
Succeeded by | Jamie Lim |
In office 2003–2006 | |
Preceded by | Jamie Lim |
Succeeded by | Tom Laughren |
Personal details | |
Born | Victor Michael Power February 22, 1934 |
Died | February 3, 2024 | (aged 89)
Victor Michael Power CM (February 22, 1934 – February 3, 2024) was a Canadian politician and the longest-serving mayor of Timmins, Ontario. He served as mayor from 1980 to 1988, 1991 to 2000 and 2003 to 2006.[1] Between 1991 and 2006, he worked to diversify the city's economy beyond mining, erased its debenture and highlighted its connection to Shania Twain. The airport in Timmins is named in his honour.