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Nelson the Giant is a story song that helps children learn about empathy. As they won't be able to go into schools this year Creator Sandy Gemmill and Kate Pipe have begun the Thursday Thump on YouTube to help thump out bullying during lockdown.

Steven Rodriguez created a petition asking the Halton Catholic District School Board to change their mind about making masks mandatory for students from JK to Grade 3. He will present this petition at their next board meeting on September 1.

With students going back to school in September, Elijah Lourenco Owen wanted the Halton Catholic District School board to change their model in how classes are going to work in high school. He came up with a new plan that he says will put students in a better position when competing for spots in post secondary school.

Staff and patrons are excited that Halton Hills Library has reopened completely. There are many protocols in place to ensure visitors can enjoy the library and stay safe at the same time.

This weekend: $250,000 in cash prizes up for grabs when you shop or dine local during Canada United Weekend! Burlington Chamber President & CEO Carla Nell joins Jessica Kaitting on Halton News with those details.

Providing parents with timely information and easy to use tips that will make their life easier during this time at home with their children. Topics that focus on the whole child and aspects in their life that affect learning.  Guests: Tamara Leniew: Owner of Beyond the Classroom Hamilton Mountain; Binu Dhindsa: Life Coach

Providing parents with timely information and easy to use tips that will make their life easier during this time at home with their children. Topics that focus on the whole child and aspects in their life that affect learning. Guests: Ashley Leaman: Teacher & Tutor ; Sarah Brodie: Art therapist and co-founder of The Arterie

Providing parents with timely information and easy to use tips that will make their life easier during this time at home with their children. Topics that focus on the whole child and aspects in their life that affect learning. Guests: Shelagh Cummins: Business Coach & Consultant; Susan Schenk: Occupational Therapist and Author of Beyond OK: From Invisible to Invincible

Providing parents with timely information and easy to use tips that will make their life easier during this time at home with their children. Topics that focus on the whole child and aspects in their life that affect learning. Guests: Cheryl Vrkljan, Owner of Beyond the Classroom in Milton, and Flamborough; Avalon Harris: Certified Music Therapist

Providing parents with timely information and easy to use tips that will make their life easier during this time at home with their children. Topics that focus on the whole child and aspects in their life that affect learning. Guests:Laurel Crossley, Children's wellness International; Sara Schlatter, Parent; Michelle Brans, Family Psychotherapist

First Capture Studios works with students to give them a voice by teaching them to tell their story through photography. Earlier in the pandemic they teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters Halton Hamilton to give the littles a unique experience and create a record of this time in history. 

Providing parents with timely information and easy to use tips that will make their life easier during this time at home with their children. Topics that focus on the whole child and aspects in their life that affect learning. Noreen Donnell, Certified Music Therapist, owner of MusicByDesign, Founder of ComMusicate; Adrienne Pringle, Psychotherapist, Music Therapist, owner of Beyond the Studio and Sing it Girls.