Tributes to Marc Messier after his death at age 78: Marc Messier, a beloved Quebec actor, has passed away at 78, sparking a wave of tributes across Canada.
Regional Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Regional Pulse in Canada
Canada’s current search trends reflect a mix of mourning prominent cultural figures, following heated sports controversies and achievements, concern over health-related incidents, interest in economic and political developments, and excitement about new collaborations and international events.
Active topics
24
Search volume
205.5K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports29% (7)
Money21% (5)
Culture13% (3)
Politics13% (3)
World13% (3)
Health8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Canada are searching to remember and honor significant cultural figures like Marc Messier while following ongoing sports events, including detailed referee decisions and player achievements that impact major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and NHL. There is worry-driven curiosity about health incidents such as the reported death of fitness influencer Connor Murphy. Financially, individuals seek to understand economic updates from the Bank of Canada as well as rising grocery prices affecting their daily lives. Politically, interest revolves around figures like Mark Carney and evolving regulatory decisions.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Controversy over Francois Letexier's refereeing at World Cup: Francois Letexier faces scrutiny following contentious VAR calls in the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match.
Fitness YouTuber Connor Murphy's reported drowning prompts concern: Connor Murphy's reported death in Thailand has led to widespread concern and search for confirmation about the fitness influencer.
Gabriel Landeskog receives prestigious Mark Messier and Masterton awards: Gabriel Landeskog honored with Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award and Bill Masterton Trophy, celebrating hockey excellence.
Oilers fans follow team’s strategic push for Stanley Cup: Edmonton Oilers news surges amid key trades and strategic moves aiming for Stanley Cup success.
Mark Carney active in global economic and diplomatic efforts: Mark Carney gains attention for his diplomatic and economic roles involving Canada and international affairs.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
CultureSurging
marc messier
Marc Messier, a renowned Quebec actor, has died at the age of 78, prompting significant public and media tributes within Canada.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
marc messier decesmarc messier acteur
02
SportsNew
francois letexier
Francois Letexier, the referee in the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match, is under scrutiny following controversial VAR decisions that influenced the game's outcome.
20K+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
argentine – égypteargentine egypte
03
HealthNew
connor murphy
Reports of fitness YouTuber Connor Murphy's death in Thailand have sparked concern and widespread searching for verified information about his status and circumstances.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
connor murphy bodybuilderconnor murphy fitness
04
SportsSurging
mark messier
Gabriel Landeskog recently received both the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award and the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, gaining significant recognition.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
marc messier agemarc messier hockey
05
SportsSurging
oilers news
Recent developments and trades have fueled interest in Edmonton Oilers news and their push toward winning the Stanley Cup.
10K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume up 100%
06
PoliticsSurging
mark carney
Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada, has recently been in the news due to his diplomatic and economic activities involving Canada and other countries.
10K+ searches · 700% growthSearch volume up 400%
justin trudeau
07
SportsNew
jonatan clase
Jonatan Clase helped the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the San Francisco Giants with a surprising home run on July 7, 2026.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
trevor mcdonaldsan francisco giants
08
MoneyNew
hanwha ocean
Hanwha Ocean's stock dropped sharply after losing a major Canadian submarine contract to TKMS.
5K+ searches · 800% growthFirst recent appearance
ctv news
09
WorldSurging
nolan wells
The death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on Horn Island has prompted widespread community tributes and legal support from a civil rights attorney.
5K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume up 150%
10
MoneyNew
tim hortons crocs collaboration
Tim Hortons and Crocs have launched a limited-edition collaborative footwear collection inspired by Tim Hortons' branding and products.
5K+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
tim hortons crocs
11
SportsNew
france vs morocco
The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between France and Morocco is attracting significant attention as fans await details about the game.
5K+ searches · 300% growthFirst recent appearance
france vs morocco world cup 2026
12
SportsNew
belgium national football team
The Belgium national football team gained attention for their celebratory 'Trump dance' after defeating the United States in a highly watched soccer match.
5K+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
soccertsnbelgium trump dance
%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%221000%22%20cy%3D%22120%22%20r%3D%22260%22%20fill%3D%22%23e16b2f%22%20opacity%3D%220.24%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%22170%22%20cy%3D%22540%22%20r%3D%22220%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20opacity%3D%220.1%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2270%22%20y%3D%22395%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2286%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3Ebelgium%20national%20football%20team%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%20%20%20%20%3C%2Fsvg%3E%0A%20%20)
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belgium national football team
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 5K+ recent searches and 700% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Soccer - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
U.S.-Belgium most-watched soccer game in American history - ESPN
U.S. Loss Is a Gut Punch, but a Bright Future Remains for Soccer Here - The New York Times
Belgian soccer team celebrates with Trump dance after knocking out US - The Hill
Members of Haiti’s national soccer team tour their capital after playing in the World Cup - AP News
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