The New Year 2026 brought joy to families across British Columbia as several hospitals welcomed the first babies of the year into the world. In Kelowna, the year’s initial arrival occurred at 12:18 a.m. at Kelowna General Hospital, marking a special moment for the proud parents. While details about the baby remain undisclosed, a social media post hinted at the newborn’s weight, sparking excitement and anticipation among well-wishers.
Elsewhere in the province, Ridge Meadows Hospital in the Fraser Health region celebrated the birth of its first baby at 12:53 a.m., promising to unveil more specifics soon. Over in Vancouver Coastal Health, baby boy Suzuki stole the spotlight as the first arrival, making his debut at Richmond Birth Centre at 1:30 a.m., much to the delight of his parents, Haruna and Jian Suzuki.
Northern British Columbia witnessed its inaugural baby of the year at 2:25 a.m. as a baby girl named Molina graced Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace with her presence, bringing immense joy to her parents, Chantel Johnson and Robert Good. Meanwhile, Vancouver Island welcomed baby boy Sahit Prata at Victoria General Hospital at 3:48 a.m., ushering in a new chapter filled with love and happiness for his family.