There will be a demonstration outside Niagara Regional Headquarters tonight in advance of the scheduled meeting of Regional Council.
Niagara BDS Coalition will be leading a demonstration to counter what they call misinformation behind Regional Council's condemnation of the Boycott Divestment Sanction Movement.
Niagara Regional Council waded into international politics at their June 8th meeting passing a motion condeming a movement that calls for economic and political sanctions against Israel over its occupation of Palestinian lands.
The motion was brought forward by Fort Erie Regional Councillor Sandy Annuziata and passed with a vote of 21-2.
Niagara BDS is planning to be outside regional headquarters at 4:15 p.m.and again at 6:00 p.m.
Tonight's meeting of Regional Council is set for 6:30 p.m.