Wednesday night’s six-hour long riot at Burnaby’s Youth Custody Centre received extensive media coverage. Speaking with reporters from all of the major news outlets, BCGEU vice president Dean Purdy (Corrections and Sheriff Services – Component 1) drew public attention to increasing levels of violence in the facility. He was also able to discuss the fallout of the closure of the Victoria Youth Custody Centre, the increasing number of the juvenile inmates with gang affiliations, mental health and addictions problems.

Here is some of the news coverage:

The Province - Youth inmates riot at overcrowded, gang-ridden Burnaby 'super-jail'

CBC - Riot at Burnaby youth detention centre causes fire, extensive damage

CTV News - Fires set, windows smashed in riot at youth jail in BC

CKNW - There is plenty of damage at the Burnaby Youth Detention centre following an overnight riot.

News1130 - Riot at Burnaby Youth Detention Centre

GlobalNews.ca - Riot at Burnaby Youth Detention Centre lasted 6 hours

24 Hours Vancouver - Six-hour riot erupts at Burnaby youth jail
 
Times Colonist - Overcrowding not an issue at Burnaby youth jail where inmates rioted: province

National Post - 'They smashed microwaves, tables, chairs': Teen inmates stage six-hour riot at BC "super jail"

Burnaby Now - Prison riot a result of gang ties, says union

Vancouver Sun - Youth inmates riot at overcrowded, gang-ridden Burnaby 'super-jail'

BCLocalNews -  Inmates smash desks, cause flood in six-hour riot at Burnaby detention centre