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Member Newsletters – Back Issues

The BIA communicates regularly with members via emails and newsletters. Delete an email by mistake? Miss something in a crowded inbox? No worries. Find back issues of Member News and other important correspondence archived here

Member News, June 1, 2026 – Bridge Closure Change of Dates, plus Beware Email Scam

Member News, May 27, 2026 – Partner BIA Celebration, Third PArty Festival Sponsorship Opportunity

Member News, May 22, 2026 – Bridge Closure Update, plus Farmers’ Market Opening

Member News, May 5, 2026 – CommUNITY Renewal event this weekend

Member News, April 9, 2026 – Seeking CommUNITY Renewal Support, plus the New Guide to Waterdown Village is Here

Member News, March 25, 2026 – Sign up for CommUNITY Renewal and more spring news

Member News, February 20, 2026 – Forged in Music Pub Walk Invitation

Restaurant Member News, February 20, 2026 – Giftcard promotion

Member News, February 4, 2026, Key Dates and Local Local Advertising Opportunity

Member News, January 27, 2026, Winter Safety

Health and Wellness Category, TryDays Meeting Notification, January 26, 2026

Member News, January 15, 2026 – Advocating, re: Blue Box Recycling

Member News, Jan. 8, 2026 – Blue Box Recycling Update

Health and Wellness Category, Jan. 7, 2026 – Gaging in Interest in the Return of TryDays

Member News, Jan. 6, 2026 – 2026 Planning, Feedback Survey

Member News, Jan. 3, 2026 – Peter DeVries Obituary

Member News, Dec. 17 – Winterdown Blitz Weekend – Countdown to Final Holiday Shopping Days

Member News, Dec. 8, 2025 – Winterdown Holiday Blitz Weekend

Member News, Nov. 20, 2025 – WABIA Award Winners, Winterdown Assistance Needed

AGM Meeting Reminder, Nov. 19, 2025

Member News, Nov. 12, 2025 – Reminder to Sign Up for Winterdown activities

Member News, Oct. 30, 2025 – Winterdown Registration plus Hamilton Day info

Member News, Oct., 27, 2025 – Heritage Art Walk Unveiling, Hamilton Day Celebrations

Member News, Oct. 24, 2025 – Treat Walk – Last Minute Tips

Member News, Oct. 20, 2025 – Event Round Up- Register for Hamilton Day, Treat Walk, AGM Invite

Bridge Construction Update – Oct. 17, 2025

Member News – Oct. 16, 2025 – Nominate a Peer for a WABIA Award

Member News – Oct. 7, 2025 – Scarecrows Go Up in 3 Days!

Member News – Oct. 1, 2025 – WABIA Award Nominations OPEN, plus Scarecrow Countdown and Winterdown Heads Up

Bridge Construction Update – Notification from the City, Sept. 25, 2025

Member News – Sept. 19, 2025 – Bridge Update, Reminder Networking Event 

Member News – Sept. 5, 2025 – Join for BIA Networking Event, plus Scarecrow Walk brochure deadline & frames ready for pick-up

Self Care Category Update – August 28, 2025 – Migrant Matters Event plus Alert Regarding Inappropriate Requests

Member News – August 28, 2025 – Scam Alert regarding Bogus Contact List Offers

Member News, August 27, 2025 – Maintaining a Sparkling Downtown, plus register for Putt with Peers

Member News, August 13, 2025 – Register for BIA Member Networking Event – Putt with Peers

Member News, August 6, 2025 – Register NOW for Fall Events

Member News, July 24, 2025 – Marketing & Safety Updates, Register for Fall Events

Member News, July 3, 2025 – Security Alert, POS Terminal Refund Scams

Bridge Construction Update, June 27, 2025 – Delays, New Expected Timelines 

Member News, June 27, 2025 – Ribfest Pass Winners

Member News, June 19, 2025 – Oh Canada Ribfest VIP Passes Up for Grabs

Member News, June 11, 2025 – Hamilton Stormwater Fees Information Session

Bridge Construction Update, June 5, 2025 – Expected Timelines – Bridge Pre-Construction

Member News, June 3, 2025 – Spring Recap, Show Your Canadian Pride

Bridge Construction Update, May 6, 2025 – Required Repairs Delay Construction Start

Member News, May 2, 2025 – Seeking Where’s WaBIA Participants plus CommUNITY Renewal Event

Member News, April 24, 2025 – Minutes & Follow-up from BIA Members Meeting re: Bridge Construction Project

Member News, April 17, 2025 – Soft Lane Closures, Mill & Dundas, April 21 – 25, 2025

Member News, April 11, 2025 – NEW marketing campaign, upcoming event, meeting reminder

Member News, Apr. 1, 2025 – Links to Tariff Resources

Member News, Mar. 27, 2025 – Invite to Members’ Meeting Regarding Bridge Construction

Member News, Mar. 21, 2025 – Join CommUNITY Renewal Clean Up Day

Member News, Mar. 14, 2025 – Farmers’ Market Sponsorship Opportunities

Member News, Feb. 24, 2025 – Advertising Opportunity

Member News, Feb. 20, 2025 – City of Hamilton & Local Chambers – Tariff Impact Survey

Member News, Feb. 18, 2025 – Falling Ice/Snow Danger

Member News, Feb. 14, 2025 – Security Alert – Brazen Daytime Robbery at Local Business 

Member News, Feb. 12, 2025 – Tariffs, Economic Anxiety and National Flag Day of Canada, Links to Resources

Member News, Feb. 7, 2025 – Register for Public Information Session, Bridge Construction

Member News, Feb. 3, 2025 – 2025 Look Local Guide to Waterdown Village – Booking Advertising Now

Member News, Jan. 31, 2025 – Phishing eamils and BIA membership lists

Member News, Jan. 30, 2025 – Time Confirmed for Public Information Session for Bridge Construction

Member News, Jan. 28, 2025 – Upcoming Construction on Dundas St/Grindstone Bridge plus NEW Recruitment Tool for Part-time Positions 

Member News, Jan. 22, 2025 – Win a $50 Gift Card – BIA Member Survey

Member News, Jan. 9, 2025 – Security Alert – ‘Film Location Scout’ offering bogus contract for service

Member News, Dec. 19, 2024 – Holiday Greetings

Member News, November 22, 2024 – Spread the Word About Winterdown Tree Lighting

Member News, November 19, 2024 – Waterdown BIA Annual General Meeting 6 PM TONIGHT

Member News, November 12, 2024 – Winterdown is Coming

Member News, November 1, 2024 – Hamilton Day Tomorrow

Member News, October 29, 2024 – Treat Walk Thank You

Member News, October 28, 2024 – Waterdown BIA Annual General Meeting

Member News, October 25, 2024 – Treat Walk Tomorrow!!

Member News, October 21, 2024 – Treat Walk this Saturday, October 26

Member News, October 17, 2024 – Flamborough Today Contest Opportunity

Member News, October 9, 2024 – WABIA Nominations Open, Santa Parade Seeks Support, FREE Small Business Week Webinars

Member News, October 2, 2024 – Introducing NEW WABIA Awards, Register for Winterdown Activities, Volunteer

Member News, September 29, 2024 – Upcoming Events, Cyber Security Webinar, Scarecrow Walk, Volunteers Needed

Member News, September 18, 2024 – BIA Members’ Budget Meeting Invite

Member News, September 5, 2024 – Scarecrow Frames are Ready for Pick-up

Member News, August 26, 2024 – Fall is Just Around the Corner

Member News, July 31, 2024 – Miracle Treat Day is Aug. 8