Ottawa's first baby of 2017 is a girl

Ottawa's first baby of 2017 is a girl!The newborn was delivered at the MontfortHospital at 12:25 a.m. ET.

"The arrival of a child is always a special time. We wish a lot of happiness to the family," said hospital president Dr. Bernard Leducin a release issued Sunday.

The child's weight, photo and name hasnot been released. On Twitter, the hospital said the parents asked for privacy.

The new mother was issueda gift basketon behalf of the hospital and the New Year's baby was given a small hand-knitted hat made by a hospital volunteer.