Vic Power has the distinction of being the longest serving mayor in the history of Timmins, holding that office for 20 years.
Victor M. Power was born in Timmins in 1934, one of 12 children. After graduating from Timmins High he became the voice of Timmins. From 1954 to 1957, Power worked as a broadcaster at CKGB radio and CFCL television. At the age of 23, he attended the University of Windsor, then the University of Toronto’s College of Education. Returning to Timmins, he taught at Timmins High and eventually became Head of the school’s Guidance department.