The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority says the province's New Year's baby was born about half an hour after midnight early Monday morning, and she and the parents are doing just fine. Baby Willow, 7lb 13oz was born to delighted parents @hsc_winnipeg at 1233 am this morning #newyearsbaby #winnipeg. — @WinnipegRHASteinbach parents Kathy and Sheldon Wiens said Willow is healthy and happy, and so is mom. Baby Willow was due on Jan. 10 but decided to arrive a few weeks early, said Kathy. "Very happy, very proud," said Sheldon, adding he will never let Willow forget she was the New Year's baby.

Source: CBC News January 01, 2018 16:46 UTC