A Brant man has landed himself in hot water... OPP officers were called to a Scotland home yesterday night just after 11 o'clock. Neighbors reported that someone was taking property from a vacant home. Police stopped the suspect truck and trailer as it was leaving the property. Inside officers found a hot tub, a generator, and a Yamaha snow mobile in the trailer. 26-year-old Matthew Gilks is charged with Theft, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

Some nervous parents in Norfolk this morning. Thousands of four and five-year-olds across Ontario are going to school full-time for the first time today. But critics say the government still hasn't figured out the A-B-Cs of running its ambitious all-day kindergarten program. About 600 schools are offering full-day kindergarten this fall and Premier Dalton McGuinty has promised it will be available to every child by 2015. In Norfolk Elgin Avenue, Langton, and Sacred Heart are offering the program. Annie Kidder, of the group People for Education, says the implementation of the program has left a lot to be desired. Only 10 to 15 per cent of schools will offer after-hours child care that was a key component of the original plan. Opposition parties say that's not the only problem. Conservative critic Elizabeth Witmer says some school boards are siphoning money from other areas in the scramble to fund full-day kindergarten. N-D-P critic Rosario Marchese says school boards are worried about the program because they aren't getting enough money from the government to pull it off.

A Brant minor is facing charges after allegedly driving drunk. OPP stopped the teen's car early yesterday morning in Paris after they say it was being driven in a very erratic manner. Police say the teen was 'extremely intoxicated'. The 17 year old, who was not named is facing a charged of impaired and over the legal limit.

A pair of teens are in custody following a robbery and attempted murder in Brantford. City Police say a pair of teens smashed glass display cases and were grabbing valuables at a downtown business late Friday afternoon when they were confronted by a store employee and customer. The teens then allegedly ran from the store while the employee chased them. Police say a man who lived the area caught one of the teens, but was then stabbed, causing serious wounds. Police were able to catch up with the teens and have since charged 18 year old Tyler Difelice of Brantford with attempted murder, aggravated assault and robbery. A 17 year old is also facing robbery charges.

A Brantford pilot has been honoured after his quick thinking prevented a potentially fatal crash. Back in October of last year, a shorted out windshield heater started to pour smoke out of his Jazz Air plane carrying 33 passengers. His windshield then began to shatter, but with some quick thinking, Paul Ivey was able to get the situation under control and land the plane. He has since been awarded at a special awards dinner given by the Air Line Pilots Association of Washington. He and his co-pilot were given the ALPA's Superior Airmanship Award.

Locals are being asked to keep their eyes open for a Federal Offender who may be in the Brantford or Hamilton area. 28 year old Cheri-Lynn Fraser is wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant after a breach of Parole. She was facing a 3 year sentence on two counts of robbery and assault with a weapon. She is described as 5 foot 9, 180 lbs, with brown eyes and collar length brown straight hair and has a visible butterfly tattoo on her right neck and other tattoos on her waist, chest and calf. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Provincial ROPE squad at 1-866-870-7673.

With only a few days remaining to file nomination papers in the municipal election, another local has thrown their hat into the running for school board trustee. Port Dover resident David Murphy filed his papers Friday for Catholic Board Trustee. He goes up against Vittoria resident Cliff Casey and Port Dover resident Dennis Blake. Nominations will be accepted until 2pm September 10.

Local Catholic board employees have had their say on the board's new motto, mission statement and core values. Over 11 hundred employees gathered in Brantford earlier this week for a system-wide gathering and faith day. Director of Education Cathy Horgan said the day was an inspirational way to start the new school year.

As part of province's Open Ontario Plan, Brant's MPP is getting a new portfolio. Dave Levac has been named the new Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, from his former post as Parliamentary Assistant for Community Safety and Correctional Services. He will work closely with the Minister to ensure government objectives are met as policies are implemented.

The Brantford Air Show is getting ready to roll out a star-studded lineup for the 11th annual event. The free show will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and Military Parachute Team, the Skyhawks. The day will have aircraft displays, where you can even tour the flying machine, plus food and souvenirs vendors. The Brantford Rotary Charity Air Show takes to the skies today with gates opening at 11am, and opening ceremonies at 3:30pm at the Brantford Airport.