Winnipeg Welcomes Baby Hayoung Kolt

What a fantastic way to ring in the New Year! Just moments after the clock struck midnight, Winnipeg welcomed its very first baby of 2025.

In a heartwarming announcement from the Health Sciences Centre (HSC), baby Hayoung Kolt made her grand entrance into the world at 12:02 a.m. on January 1. The little girl, weighing six pounds and two ounces, is the pride and joy of her elated parents, Deborah and Daniel Kolt. The joyous couple is surely reveling in the excitement of their new arrival.

Health officials have confirmed that the Kolt family will be taking some time to bond privately, cherishing these initial moments together as they embark on this wonderful journey of parenthood.

Welcoming a New Year with new life is a beautiful reminder of hope and new beginnings. According to local health statistics, January typically sees a spike in births as many families choose to start the year off by welcoming new members.

Congratulations to the Kolt family on this precious addition! What do you think of the timing of Hayoung's birth? Will she be the first of many to join the world in this promising year? Let's celebrate these beautiful beginnings together!