First babies of 2026 in Ontario came from these cities

While New Year celebrations rang out across the GTA, hospitals welcomed 2026 in a quieter way, as most of the year’s first newborns arrived just after midnight and were baby boys.

Mississauga

Credit Valley Hospital welcomed Mississauga’s first baby of 2026 shortly after midnight.

Baby boy Waris was born at 12:15 a.m. on Jan. 1 to first-time parents, according to Trillium Health Partners. Both the baby and mother were reported to be healthy and doing well.

The family shared a brief message through the hospital, saying the care team was “amazing” and that they “couldn’t have been in better hands.”

Brampton

Brampton Civic Hospital announced the arrival of its first baby of 2026 at exactly 12 a.m.

Mom Jasveer Kaur and dad Jaswinder Singh Dhaliwal of Brampton welcomed a baby boy weighing six pounds, 12.82 ounces.

William Osler Health System extended congratulations to the family and all parents welcoming newborns during the New Year.

The family also received a gift basket with baby items from Osler’s Gift Shop.

Jasveer Kaur and Jaswinder Singh Dhaliwal with their baby boy born on New Year’s Day.

Vaughan

Just after midnight, Brampton residents Stephanie and Brydon welcomed their newborn son at Mackenzie Health’s Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital.

Baby James arrived at 12:01 a.m., weighing seven pounds, eight ounces.

Etobicoke

Manveer Sidhu and Dharminder Singh Swagh of Brampton welcomed a baby boy at 12:28 a.m. The baby was delivered at Etobicoke General Hospital and weighed six pounds, eight ounces.

North York

At exactly 12 a.m., North York General Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2026.

Proud parents Vivian Omeziri and Nelson Omeziri celebrated the arrival of their baby, Olana Alora, marking a joyful start to the New Year for the family.

What a fun way to ring in the new year! Congratulations to parents Vivian Omeziri and Nelson Omeziri who welcomed baby Olana Alora early this morning at 12:00 a.m. – the first baby born at North York General in 2026! pic.twitter.com/dul3mWabAi

— North York General (@NYGH_News) January 1, 2026