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Popular Gold's gym closes

A popular gym closed its doors after giving staff less than 12 hours notice. More than 1,000 customers are understood to be locked out of Gold's gym at Riverport's entertainment and leisure complex in southeast Richmond.

A popular gym closed its doors after giving staff less than 12 hours notice.

More than 1,000 customers are understood to be locked out of Gold's gym at Riverport's entertainment and leisure complex in southeast Richmond.

Gym bosses called all 10 staff members on Sunday night, informing them not to come into work on Monday as the facility would be closed.

One staff member, who asked not to be named, said they'd heard rumours that the gym was losing money and that other businesses, such as trampolining firm Extreme Air Park and Planet Lazer, were moving into the building.

It's not known if the gym's members are on the hook for their already paid memberships.

When the News called Gold's, a security guard who answered said he'd no idea where to direct staff or customers.

A call to Gold's Vancouver gym was then directed to an accountant who asked for questions to be sent via email. No one has answered the questions.

CITY ASKS FOR DYKE INPUT

The City of Richmond is in the early stages of developing an overall dike master plan.

The first phase of the plan focuses on identifying long-term flood protection improvements for the Steveston and southern west dike areas.

Preliminary concepts have been created and the public is being invited to learn about them and provide feedback.

"Richmond's 49 kilometres of dikes are integral to the city's flood protection

infrastructure, which provides ample protection against current flood threats.," said Mayor Malcolm Brodie in a press release.

"The dike master plan will comprehensively address the long-term future protection of

Richmond from events such as ocean storm surges, Fraser River freshets, rising sea levels and seismic events, while considering the natural environment and the attractive accessibility of our waterfront."

Phase one preliminary work has identified two concepts for primary dike alignments in the Steveston area and there are several ways the public can learn about the concepts and provide input.

There will be two drop-in style open houses; on Dec. 5 and 12, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St.

City representatives will be on hand to talk about the dike master plan and answer questions. Feedback and suggestions on the conceptual dike upgrade options are encouraged.

Residents will also find detailed information and may provide feedback on the city's new public engagement website, www. LetsTalkRichmond.ca or www.richmond.ca.

acampbell@richmond-news.com