Parasite outbreak with serious health impacts: Health authorities in Michigan and beyond are grappling with a cyclosporiasis outbreak causing explosive diarrhea linked to fresh produce, triggering
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
In Canada, major public concerns center on a severe intestinal parasite outbreak and ecological curiosity due to great white shark sightings.
Active topics
24
Search volume
113K
Leading topic
Entertainment
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Entertainment25% (6)
Sports21% (5)
Politics17% (4)
Health8% (2)
Money8% (2)
World8% (2)
Technology4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Why people are curious
The public’s curiosity is fueled by a mix of worrying health developments, such as a parasite outbreak causing severe diarrhea, motivating many to seek information to understand risks and symptoms. Interest in economic topics, particularly Chinese electric vehicle imports, reflects a following intent to stay informed about emerging trade and market trends. Environmental attention towards great white shark occurrences shows people following unusual natural events. Queries about entertainment figures and awards demonstrate explaining and following intents, as users seek to comprehend personal health conditions and celebrate or track their favorite shows.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Surge in Chinese EV imports to Canada: Canadian markets see rising interest in Chinese electric vehicles, highlighted by new trade deals exchanging canola for Lotus EVs and growing EV brand
Notable great white shark presence in St. Lawrence River: Rare great white shark sightings and a dead shark discovery in the St. Lawrence River region have raised ecological questions and public attention.
Katie Couric opens up on temporary memory loss diagnosis: Katie Couric revealed a diagnosis of transient global amnesia, bringing awareness to this rare condition that causes temporary memory loss.
Major TV shows lead 2026 Emmy nominations: The 2026 Emmy nominations feature strong contenders like 'The Pitt,' 'Hacks,' 'Widow's Bay,' and 'Pluribus,' engaging entertainment fans and critics.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
TechnologyCooling
apple iphone 18 pro max
People are keenly following news about the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max and its anticipated features.
2K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 3 days ago
02
HealthCooling
explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak
There is a significant outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite that leads to severe diarrhea, in multiple U.S. states including Michigan.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
cyclosporiasis
03
MoneyCooling
chinese ev imports into canada
There is growing interest in Chinese electric vehicle imports to Canada, including deals involving brands like Lotus, reflecting shifts in the EV market.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
chinese evs canadalotus
04
WorldCooling
great white shark st lawrence river
Sightings and a discovery of great white sharks in the St. Lawrence River region in Canada have drawn public and media attention.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
great white shark st lawrence
05
HealthCooling
katie couric
Katie Couric revealed she was diagnosed with transient global amnesia, a condition causing temporary memory loss.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
06
EntertainmentCooling
emmy nominations 2026
The 2026 Emmy nominations feature 'The Pitt,' 'Hacks,' 'Widow's Bay,' and 'Pluribus' as leading contenders.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
emmy nominationswidows baythe pitt
07
PoliticsCooling
mark carney nato defence spending
Mark Carney spoke about the world being at pivotal turning points while advocating increased NATO defense spending.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
08
PoliticsCooling
nato
People are searching about NATO amid renewed attention to its recent summit and leadership comments.
10K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 3 days ago
donald trump greenland claimcbc news
09
WorldCooling
agression
Searchers are trying to understand the different contexts and impacts of the term 'agression' linked to recent geopolitical and social events.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
10
SportsCooling
derek lalonde
Fans are looking for updates about Derek Lalonde's career moves after recent coaching changes in hockey.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
trevor letowski
11
MoneyCooling
westjet flight attendant strike vote
WestJet flight attendants are voting on a strike after bargaining with the airline stalled.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
12
EntertainmentCooling
le successeur
Le Successeur is a French psychological thriller film that has recently gained renewed attention.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
Technology / Following | 3 days ago
apple iphone 18 pro max
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 3 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 2K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 3 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max might come with a massive battery - Mashable
Apple’s 2026 Product Roadmap: iPhone 18 Pro, Mac Studio, and More - TechRepublic
3 reasons why the iPhone 18 won’t launch this fall - Cult of Mac
The Galaxy S27 Ultra might fail to beat the iPhone 18 Pro Max where it matters most - PhoneArena
iPhone Ultra vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: 5 biggest expected differences - Tom's Guide
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.