Renata Ford Death Sparks Widespread Remembrance: Search activity around Renata Ford spiked following news of her death, leading to many recalling her connection to former Toronto mayor Rob Ford.
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
In Canada, recent trending searches reflect a mix of headline news including notable deaths, political controversies, sports events, cultural dialogues, and technology advances.
Active topics
24
Search volume
232K
Leading topic
Technology
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Technology25% (6)
Sports17% (4)
Culture17% (4)
Politics13% (3)
Entertainment8% (2)
World8% (2)
Life4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Canada are driven to search for these trending topics primarily for remembering significant public figures such as Renata Ford and Lauren Bennett who recently passed away, reflecting a collective look back at their impacts. Others follow ongoing political controversies, like those involving Celeste Amarilla and Graham Platner, to stay informed and engage in critical debate about social issues. Sports fans are actively following current games and preparing for future events like the 2026 World Cup, showing intent to plan and participate in cultural festivities.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Lauren Bennett's Legacy Revived Through Music Fans: Lauren Bennett's passing reignited interest in her music career, particularly her role in the hit 'Party Rock Anthem'.
Heightened Interest in Blue Jays vs Giants Game: Fans tracked the Blue Jays vs Giants baseball matchup closely amid concerns over team and player developments.
Celeste Amarilla Racism Controversy Triggers Backlash: Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla drew condemnation after racist remarks against Kylian Mbappe sparked international debate.
Graham Platner Sexual Assault Claims Impact Campaign: Sexual assault allegations against politician Graham Platner affected his Senate campaign, leading to endorsement withdrawals.
Argentina vs Egypt Match Anticipated for 2026 World Cup: Interest surged in Argentina vs Egypt 2026 World Cup match details as fans planned viewing options.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsEmerging
blue jays vs giants
Fans followed updates on the Blue Jays versus Giants matchup amid concerns over team performances and player developments.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
02
PoliticsSurging
renata ford
Interest in Renata Ford surged following news of her death, with many recalling her connection to former Toronto mayor Rob Ford.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 2 places
renata ford cause of deathrob ford
03
EntertainmentPeaking
lauren bennett
Lauren Bennett's death led to increased searches about her and her work, including the hit song 'Party Rock Anthem.'
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
party rock anthemlauren bennet
04
CulturePeaking
celeste amarilla
Celeste Amarilla, a Paraguayan senator, sparked controversy with racist remarks against Kylian Mbappe, prompting widespread condemnation in Paraguay and beyond.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
celeste amarilla mbappe
05
PoliticsSurging
graham platner
Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegations, affecting his Maine Senate campaign amid political fallout and withdrawn endorsements from top Democrats.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 2 places
berniejenny racicotwho is graham platner
06
SportsNew
argentina vs egypt
Fans seek information on watching the Argentina vs. Egypt match in the 2026 World Cup, including TV channels, live streaming options, and predictions.
10K+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
egypt vs argentina
07
WorldSurging
coyote
Coyotes are increasingly appearing in urban and suburban areas in Canada, causing safety concerns among residents.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
08
CultureEmerging
viande
The term 'viande' is gaining attention in Canada amid discussions on meat, vegan alternatives, and related health issues.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
09
TechnologyPeaking
tesla
Tesla remains a focal point of consumer and investor interest due to its electric vehicles, corporate incidents, and robotics projects in Canada.
10K+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 400%
10
SportsNew
kyle lowry
Kyle Lowry, a celebrated Toronto Raptors NBA player, has announced his retirement after a 20-season career and signing a one-day contract with the Raptors to retire as a member.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
kyle lowry retirementlowrynba
11
LifeSurging
hotel
Searches about hotels have surged due to varied news including a new popular Wiltshire country hotel, proposals to replace a hotel with a data center.
10K+ searches · 600% growthSearch volume up 100%
12
TechnologySurging
iphone 17
Rumors and reports about the upcoming iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 Pro models have increased, focusing on significant price hikes and noticeable design changes.
10K+ searches · 300% growthSearch volume up 100%
Why it matters
EmergingThis topic is appearing consistently and beginning to gain attention, backed by 20K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Rank fell 1 places
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Ramos leads off 3-HR* night with Little League round-tripper, then adds 2 real ones - MLB.com
Blue Jays running out of time to turn things around ahead of deadline - Sportsnet.ca
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Blue Jays blasted by beleaguered Giants - Yahoo Sports
In Giants season bereft of pitching development, Landen Roupp takes a small step - The New York Times
Heliot Ramos’ mechanical tweaks have him swinging hot bat for SF Giants - The Mercury News
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.