At the Mont-Tremblant resort in Quebec, a sightseeing gondola was struck by construction equipment, resulting in a deadly accident. Two occupants were thrown to the ground, one died and the other is in critical condition. The incident is being investigated by the police, but it remains uncertain if it was a crime. Consequently, the gondola has been closed and all mountain activities have been cancelled.

In another tragic incident, a bus crash occurred west of Winnipeg, resulting in the death of a 79-year-old woman. Dashcam footage suggests that the bus drove into the path of a transport truck, leading to the deaths of fifteen individuals at the scene, with an additional fatality occurring in the hospital. The victims were mostly seniors from Dauphin, remembered as cherished members of their community. Authorities are treating the incident as a crime.

Meanwhile, a Canadian firefighter lost his life while battling a wildfire in the Northwest Territories. This unfortunate event marks the second firefighter death during an extraordinary national wildfire season. Hailing from Fort Liard, the firefighter was injured while combating a nearby blaze. Currently, the fire does not pose a threat to the hamlet. The Northwest Territories wildfire agency reported a total of 89 active wildfires across the territory, reflecting the severity of the situation.

Shifting gears, Forbes China's list of best CEOs featured Wang Chuanfu, the co-founder of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, in the top spot. Despite facing early hardships as an orphaned teenager, Wang's expertise in battery technology has propelled BYD to success. The CEO of battery maker CATL and the co-CEOs of e-commerce platform PDD ranked second and third on the list, demonstrating their notable achievements in their respective fields.

The Digest, 7/17/2023 @1230AM, CDT

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