The first Hamilton-born baby of 2017, Kriansh Ghimirey, was originally due on Dec. 21, but it took until the first hours of 2017 for him to join the world.

The child of first-time parents Hari Osti and Khagendra Ghimirey, little Kriansh was born Jan 1 at 1:15 a.m. at St. Joseph's Charlton campus, weighing a healthy 7 lbs. Both mother and father are also doing well.

Asked if she ever thought her son would be Hamilton's first baby of the year, the new mom Hari said, "No, we never expected that at all, as Kriansh was actually due December 21. But we patiently waited and this was quite a lovely surprise!"

Lindsay Whelan, a representative from St. Joseph's, said that Hari's side of the family is particularly excited, because Kriansh is the first grandson. As for Khagendra's side of the family, he said his nieces and nephews are beyond counting.