Alberta votes on whether to hold referendum on separation from Canada

Albertans head to the polls to decide whether to hold a separation vote, despite polling suggesting most favour staying in Canada.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT · How we use AI

Alberta is heading to the polls to decide whether to hold a vote on separating from Canada.

Polling suggests most Albertans want the province to remain part of Canada. Even so, the debate over separation has exposed divisions.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

Trudy weakens off Mexico’s Pacific coast; deadly floods hit Greece

Coastal warnings were lifted in Mexico after Trudy weakened to a tropical storm, while flooding in Greece killed one person.

AI-written summary · Source: The Guardian · October 19, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

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