posted on August 16, 2008

The Star: 'Shut up!' Councillor at propane blast site erupts

COURTESY CITYNEWS
Councillor Maria Augimeri, right, and Tony Di Santo, left,
president of the local Ancaster Ratepayers Association,
break out into a shouting match on Aug. 13, 2008.

By: Paola Loriggio, Donovan Vincent
Published: August 14, 2008
Source: The Star

Steps away from the massive propane blast that tore up her ward Sunday, local Councillor Maria Augimeri yesterday blew up at a constituent who questioned her commitment to the community, telling him to "shut up."

They broke into a shouting match after Tony Di Santo, 69, crashed a city news conference about a batch of asbestos discovered Tuesday evening at neighbourhood daycare and community centres.

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