USA eliminated from World Cup by Belgium: The United States men's soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16, capturing significant local fan,
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
Canada's current search trends reveal a mix of strong sports engagement, political and personal news, rising technology and market interest, alongside concerns over mental health and public safety.
Active topics
24
Search volume
425K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports21% (5)
Politics17% (4)
Technology17% (4)
World13% (3)
Money13% (3)
Culture8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are searching primarily to follow key sports events and updates related to Canadian and international teams, showing high engagement with live scores and outcomes. There is strong interest in political and personal news driven by remembrance, explanation, and following developments about notable figures and allegations. Technology trends inspire explanatory curiosity and investment intent due to product launches and corporate strategies. Health-related queries reflect worrying intent, driven by recent community challenges and policy responses. Defense topics attract following intent due to their national significance ahead of international summits.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Death of Renata Ford: Renata Ford, widow of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, died recently causing public remembrance and media coverage in Canada.
Lauren Bennett's death remembered: Lauren Bennett, singer known for 'Party Rock Anthem', has passed away at age 37, leading to a surge in online tributes and remembrances.
Canada orders 12 submarines from TKMS: Canada has selected German firm TKMS for a historic purchase of 12 submarines, drawing attention to defense spending before NATO summit.
Mbappe denounces racist comments by senator: Kylian Mbappe publicly condemned racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, sparking controversy and calls for apology.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsNew
graham platner
People are searching to understand allegations against Graham Platner regarding sexual assault claims made by a woman he dated.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
jenny racicotwho is graham platner
02
SportsSurging
belgium vs usa
The United States men's soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 9900%
usa belgiumcharles de ketelaere
03
SportsNew
blue jays vs giants
The Toronto Blue Jays are under pressure to improve their performance before the MLB trade deadline while facing a recent challenge against the San Francisco Giants.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
04
PoliticsNew
renata ford
Renata Ford, wife of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford, has died, prompting widespread news coverage and public remembrance.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
rob fordhow did renata ford die
05
EntertainmentSurging
lauren bennett
Lauren Bennett, known for her feature on the hit song 'Party Rock Anthem,' has died at age 37.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
party rock anthemlauren bennet
06
SportsNew
états-unis – belgique
There is high interest in live updates and streaming of the USA vs Belgium match for the 2026 World Cup.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
belgique usausa belgiquebelgique etats unis
07
SportsSurging
celeste amarilla
Kylian Mbappe has publicly condemned racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, prompting controversy and demands for apology.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
celeste amarilla mbappe
08
LifeNew
viande
Interest in 'viande' covers topics about meat, a rare meat allergy, and related food news including vegan options and theft of Pokémon cards.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
09
TechnologySurging
tesla
Tesla is trending due to developments around its vehicles, possible merger with SpaceX, and related product launches like summer gear.
10K+ searches · 300% growthSearch volume up 400%
10
HealthSurging
mental health
Interest in mental health is surging amid news about policy changes and community crisis responses in California.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
11
WorldNew
ontario 11
Searches focused on 'Ontario 11' relate to diverse news events and local updates in Canada.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
12
PoliticsSurging
peter ticktin
Public attention is focused on Peter Ticktin's urging of Trump to declare a national emergency before midterms.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 10K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her - Politico
In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner - The New York Times
Calls grow for Graham Platner to drop out after sexual assault allegation - The Guardian
Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies - CNN
Woman alleges in Post interviews that Graham Platner sexually assaulted her - The Washington Post
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.