A baby boy becomes Vancouver Island’s first arrival of 2024.
In a social media post, Island Health announced the birth of Ferguson “Gus” Kenneth Ouellet Mitchell, who arrived at Victoria General Hospital on Monday, January 1st, at 2:06 a.m., tipping the scales at 7lbs 8oz.
Delighted parents Nadia and Alex, along with big sister Saoirse, embraced the arrival of young Gus with immense joy.
It’s a boy! Ferguson “Gus” Kenneth Ouellet Mitchell was born at Victoria General Hospital at 2:06 this morning, weighing in at 7lbs 8oz. Parents Nadia and Alex and big sister Saoirse are thrilled. pic.twitter.com/ncUVbjD6kk
— Island Health (@VanIslandHealth) January 1, 2024
BC’s first baby of the year went to a family in New Westminster.
Fraser Health announced Taylor Stutsky’s arrival at Royal Columbian Hospital at midnight, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz.
#FraserHealth welcomes B.C.'s first baby of 2024!
Taylor Stutsky was born at 12:00 a.m. on January 1 at Royal Columbian Hospital, weighing 6lbs 14oz.
Congratulations to the proud parents! @RoyalColumbian pic.twitter.com/ltaRPda91O
— Fraser Health (@Fraserhealth) January 1, 2024
The BC government took to X (Twitter) to congratulate the family.
BC's first baby of 2024 is here! Born at 12:00am at the Royal Columbian Hospital, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. Welcome to the world little one, and congratulations to the family. Wishing everyone good health and a Happy New Year! pic.twitter.com/44sU3rSyLn
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) January 1, 2024
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