Eby makes health-care pledges in northern B.C. [Video]

The leader of the BC NDP took his campaign message to Terrace on Tuesday, where he promised to add to the dozens of hospital upgrades and new builds his party has already undertaken.

David Eby was flanked by local candidates and other supporters as he committed to more health-care infrastructure in front of the Mills Hospital replacement, which is opening slightly ahead of schedule in November, rather than next spring.

“I am really proud to be part of a team that is taking our health-care challenges head on,” he said. “British Columbians deserve high-quality care no matter where you live in the province.”

The NDP told reporters a total of 30 hospitals in B.C. have seen expansions, refurbishments, or new builds since they came to power in 2017.

CTV News asked Eby how he planned to staff the bricks-and-mortar investments, considering in the past two years overnight emergency department closures …