Bonnie Tyler's Death Marks End of a Music Era: Bonnie Tyler, iconic 80s singer known for 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' died at 75, sparking nationwide tributes.
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
Canada’s current search trends show strong public attention to entertainment icons like Bonnie Tyler's death and Katie Couric's health scare, rising interest in Chinese electric vehicle imports, extreme weather concerns, labor disputes in aviation, and sports developments.
Active topics
24
Search volume
179K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports29% (7)
Entertainment25% (6)
World13% (3)
Health8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Weather8% (2)
Politics8% (2)
Why people are curious
People in Canada are primarily curious to remember and pay tribute to late entertainment legends like Bonnie Tyler, understand and explain notable health incidents such as Katie Couric’s amnesia, follow economic and trade developments like Chinese EV imports, and stay informed about potential disruptions due to labor actions like the WestJet strike vote. There is also a strong intent to follow ongoing sports events and coaching changes, keep up with geopolitical tensions to grasp their implications, and seek explanations for unusual natural phenomena and severe weather forecasts, reflecting a blend of emotional, practical, and informational motivations behind their searches.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Katie Couric Shares Experience with Temporary Amnesia: Katie Couric disclosed having a transient global amnesia episode causing temporary memory loss, raising awareness about this rare health condition.
Chinese EV Imports Gain Attention with Lotus Trade Deal: Public interest surges in Chinese electric vehicle imports to Canada amid a novel trade deal involving Lotus EVs.
Rare Great White Shark Carcass Discovered in St. Lawrence River: Dead great white shark found in St. Lawrence River draws unusual marine interest and scientific curiosity.
Global Conflicts Drive Search Spikes for 'Agression': Rising searches on 'agression' reflect public focus on global conflicts and geopolitical unrest involving NATO, Russia, and others.
Diverse 'Avion' Topics Fuel Search Interest: Multiple unrelated causes contribute to spike in 'avion' searches, from a murder case to music and camper decals.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
HealthNew
consumer reports rice arsenic testing
Consumers in Canada are showing increased concern about arsenic contamination in rice products following a new consumer report revealing high levels in some items.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
ctv rice arsenic
02
EntertainmentSurging
bonnie tyler
Bonnie Tyler, renowned singer of the iconic 80's ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at age 75.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 2400%
total eclipse of the heart
03
HealthPeaking
katie couric
Katie Couric revealed she experienced a temporary amnesia episode causing memory loss for several hours.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
04
MoneyEmerging
chinese ev imports into canada
There is growing interest and activity regarding Chinese electric vehicle imports into Canada, including agreements involving Lotus EVs.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
chinese evs canadalotus
05
WorldEmerging
great white shark st lawrence river
A great white shark was found dead on the shores of Canada's St. Lawrence River, causing a significant surge in public interest.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
06
WorldSurging
agression
The term 'agression' has spiked in searches due to various global incidents involving military actions, protests, and geopolitical tensions.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
07
EntertainmentSurging
avion
Searches for 'avion' have increased due to multiple associations, including a music album, a murder case, and camper trailer decals.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
08
SportsSurging
derek lalonde
Derek Lalonde is gaining attention in Canadian sports searches due to new developments involving the Montreal Canadiens including coaching changes and player signings.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
trevor letowskicanadiens
09
WeatherNew
prévision des orages violents
There is heightened concern across Canada about severe weather forecasts predicting violent thunderstorms and ongoing extreme heatwaves affecting multiple regions.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
météometeo mediameteomedia montreal
10
MoneyEmerging
westjet flight attendant strike vote
WestJet flight attendants in Canada are voting on strike action amid stalled contract negotiations.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
11
SportsNew
coco gauff
Tennis fans are following the Wimbledon semifinal match between Coco Gauff and Karolína Muchová.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
muchovakarolína muchovákarolina muchova
12
EntertainmentEmerging
le successeur
People are searching for information about the French thriller movie 'Le Successeur' and related announcements.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 5K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.