Meet Thunder Bay’s First Baby of 2026

It’s a girl! The first baby of 2026 was born to proud parents Kaiyah and Chris at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre at 3:21 p.m. on January 1. The little one has not yet been named as the family takes time to choose the perfect name.

The family welcomed their daughter, weighing 5 pounds, 8 ounces, marking a joyful beginning to the year.

Both baby and mother are doing well and enjoying these first precious moments together. The family will also receive a special gift generously donated by Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s Volunteer Association to help celebrate this memorable occasion.