Article content Ontario is closing 26 youth justice facilities — a cost-saving measure following multiple auditor general reports highlighting the large number of empty open and secure custody beds. “By increasing utilization at our remaining facilities we will be able to improve the services we offer youth while saving more than $39.9 million annually, so that’s funding we know can be better utilized to support people including through COVID-19 recovery programs as well,” a government source told the Toronto Sun on Monday. Try refreshing your browser. Pinegar Youth Centre closing: government source Back to video Youth detention facilities closing are Justice Derek Holder House, Talitha House, William H. Roy House, Bernhardt House, Creighton Youth Centre (secure facility), JJ Kelso Youth Centre, Laurencrest Youth Services, MeeQuam Youth Residence, Nipissing Detention Centre, Park Place for Youth, Pine Hill Residence, Portage, Butch Collins Residence, Gifford House, Jack McGuire Centre, Logan Residence, Northern Youth Centre, Phoenix House, Pinegar Youth Centre, St. Lawrence Observation, Project DARE, Ray of Hope (open facility), King Street Detention Centre, MacMillan Youth Centre and Syl Apps.