According to reporting by BBC News, voters in the Canadian province of Alberta are heading to the polls to decide whether to hold a referendum on potentially separating from Canada.

While recent polling indicates that most Albertans favour remaining part of the country, the ongoing debate over independence has already proven to be divisive within the region.

The process marks a key development in discussions surrounding provincial autonomy and Alberta's relationship with the central Canadian government.

Readers can find the full original report on the BBC News website.

Source: BBC News