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It’s a boy! - Vernon’s first baby of 2023 arrives at VJH

Hayze Henry Grimard was born at 5:18 p.m. Jan. 1
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First baby of 2023 born at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is a boy, entering the world at 5:18 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. (Morning Star - file photo)

Vernon’s first baby of 2023 is a boy.

Hayze Henry Grimard was born at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Sunday, Jan. 1, at 5:12 p.m. He weighed in at 6.3 pounds.

Proud parents are Jessica and Tim.

The first Okanagan baby was born in Penticton, and B.C.’s first child of 2023 came in at 12:02 a.m. in Abbotsford.

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I am a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. I started my career in radio and have spent the last 21 years working with Black Press Media.
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