A healthy baby was born in Greater Victoria, B.C., on Jan. 1, 2026, becoming the first in the region that year.

The first baby of 2026 in British Columbia’s Vancouver Island was born in Greater Victoria on January 1, 2026, marking the start of the new year with the arrival of a healthy infant. The announcement was made by local news outlets, though specific details about the baby’s name, weight, or parents were not included in the reports.