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The Thunder Bay Police Services Board has released an open letter in response to the now infamous police email that dubbed a murder suspect the "fresh breath killer." Below is the letter as it was sent to media.

THUNDER BAY – Mayor Keith Hobbs has apologized for any hurt feelings a recent email that labeled a murder suspect the “Fresh Breath Killer” may have caused the victim’s family.

THUNDER BAY -- A 20-year-old who organized a massive party in August now has a court date. The Thunder Bay Police Service concluded its investigation into a Aug. 31 party that took place at a Hacquoil Road home.

Fort William First Nations is considering creating its own emergency first response team as a backup plan in the event the James Street Swing Bridge shuts down.

THUNDER BAY – The city might not be the perogy-manufacturing capital of Canada, but Eva Gulbinowicz hopes it’s on its way.

A 17-year-old male was arrested Wednesday after walking in the James Street area with what appeared to be a handgun.

A man accused of second-degree murder has been remanded until Oct. 19. Jeffrey Charles Tomagatick, 29, appeared in court Thursday morning on charges of second-degree murder and robbery in connection with the death of 50-year-old Murray Keesic.

THUNDER BAY – The mayor, who recently declared to council that he didn’t like watching flowers grow, took time on Thursday to smell the roses.

Carol Anne Aikman went to work Thursday morning wondering what to have for supper. A portion of her dinner menu was answered at work.

The City of Dryden has approved in principle the sale of Dryden Mobility customer assets to TBayTel. Dryden city council received an offer from TBayTel at a special closed council meeting on Sept. 19.