Timmins, Ont., mayor first to have baby while in office
A northern Ontario woman in her first term as mayor of Timmins has given birth to her second child.
Michelle Boileau's son Felix Francis Morrish was born early Monday morning, making her the first Timmins mayor to deliver a baby while holding office.
Floral arrangements, stuffed animal and balloons gifted to Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau and her family on the birth of her son Felix. Sept. 25, 2024 (City of Timmins)
He weighed eight pounds and three ounces and measured 20 inches long at birth, the City of Timmins said in a social media post.
"City of Timmins council and staff are excited to congratulate Mayor Michelle Boileau, husband Andrew Morrish and daughter Rosalie on the arrival of Felix," the post said.
"Mayor Boileau wishes to thank Dr. Kvas and the maternity staff at the Timmins and District Hospital / L'Hôpital de Timmins et du district for the wonderful care."
Boileau and her baby are resting at home.
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She announced in April that the baby was due in October.
"We are excited to be expanding our family," the mayor said in the announcement earlier this year.
"The roles of mayor and mother are extremely important to me. Timmins is where I was born and raised and it's where I am choosing to raise my family."
Michelle Boileau is first Timmins mayor to have baby while holding office. April 24, 2024 (Lydia Chubak/CTV Northern Ontario)
Before being elected as the city's third female mayor in 2022, she served one term as city councillor.
Boileau is planning to take a five-month parental leave as per the city policy she helped create.
In her absence, city councillors Cory Robin and Andrew Marks will serve as deputy mayors.
"I am grateful for the support of my fellow councillors and city administration," Boileau said in an April news release.
"I was fortunate to help establish the city's pregnancy and parental leave policy for council members prior to having my first child. I am passionate about creating a space where women and individuals with young families are encouraged to participate in local government."
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