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First baby of 2019 for Prince Rupert

Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby of 2019 has been born at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, and it’s a boy!

Baby Rylen was born January 2nd at 9:11 p.m., weighing in at nine pounds, two ounces, to parents Raven Stevens and Ivan Lincoln of Prince Rupert. Rylen is welcomed to the world as well by his big sister, Aubrey.

View details on other New Year’s babies in the Northern Health region.

Terrace New Year's Baby born at Mills Memorial Hospital

Northern Health is pleased to announce that Terrace’s New Year’s Baby has arrived, and it’s a girl!

Born at Mills Memorial Hospital at 2:33 p.m. January 1st, to Claire and Shane Wiebe of Terrace, the baby girl weighed in at eight pounds, 12 ounces. She is welcomed to the world by her big sister Ava.

The first baby born in British Columbia in 2019 was delivered at Fraser Health’s Royal Columbian Hospital, at 12:01 a.m. January 1st.

Northern Health region New Year's Baby born in Smithers

Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in 2019 in the north was born in Smithers, and it’s a boy!

Baby William Ross was born at Bulkley Valley District Hospital on at 1:01 a.m. today, to mom Nikki and dad Will, of Stewart, B.C., weighing in at six pounds, 14 ounces.

Baby William is also welcomed to the world by his big sister, two and a half year old Avery.

The first baby born in British Columbia in 2019 was also a boy, delivered at Fraser Health’s Royal Columbian Hospital at 12:01 a.m. January 1st.

First baby of 2019 born in Dawson Creek

Northern Health is pleased to announce that Dawson Creek’s New Year’s Baby has arrived, and it’s a boy!

Baby Maverick Wells was born at Dawson Creek & District Hospital on January 1st at 3:35 a.m. to mom Bianca and dad Kris of Dawson Creek - weighing in at seven pounds, 10 ounces.

The newest member of the Wells family has three older brothers to welcome him to the world.  

The first baby born in the Northern Health region was also a boy, delivered at Bulkley Valley District Hospital in Smithers, at 1:01 a.m.

Prince George's 2019 New Year's Baby

Northern Health is pleased to announce that Prince George’s New Year’s Baby has arrived, and it’s a girl!!

Baby Nezaya Mack was born at University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George this morning at 7:52 a.m., to parents Kim and Chris Mack, of Bella Coola - weighing in at seven pounds, 10 ounces.

Nezaya is also welcomed to the world by her six older brothers and sisters.

The first baby born in the Northern Health region was also a boy, delivered at Bulkley Valley District Hospital in Smithers, at 1:01 a.m.

Northern Health Connections modified holiday schedule

The Northern Health Connections program will run on a modified schedule starting December 17th, leading up to a holiday season break.

NH Connections provides transportation for clients travelling to non-emergent health services outside their home communities. A variety of routes connect communities across northern B.C., along with service to Vancouver. Demand for the service typically drops over the holiday season as fewer people book health care appointments.

Recognizing retiring members: NH board meeting highlights

Northern Health’s Board of Directors recognized two retiring long-time members at its latest regular meeting held in Prince George this week.

Director, Ben Sander from Dawson Creek, and Director, Maurice Squires from the Nisga’a Valley, have been members of the NH Board since 2012, and their terms expire December 31. Both were recognized by board chair Colleen Nyce for service to health care in the North.