posted on August 16, 2008

The Star: Councillor Augimeri booed at meeting

Residents demand apology for 'shut up' remark in aftermath of propane blast

By: Donovan Vincent
Published: August 15, 2008
Source: The Star

Embattled city councillor Maria Augimeri faced angry residents last night at a meeting to address concerns about Sunday's propane explosion.

Though about 800 residents at a North York banquet hall initially greeted her with mostly applause – and a few boos – the meeting later turned nasty with residents criticizing her for telling another resident Wednesday to "shut up."

Several demanded that she apologize for the remarks, but she did not immediately do so. But she later told the Star she had apologized to the "community at large."

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