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
SportsCooling
justin verlander
Baseball pitcher Justin Verlander announced his retirement plans, prompting fans and players who admired him to reflect on his impact and career.
2K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 2 days ago
kate upton
02
EntertainmentCooling
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% growthLast seen 2 days ago
total eclipse of the heart
03
HealthCooling
katie couric
Katie Couric revealed she experienced a temporary amnesia episode causing memory loss for several hours.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
04
MoneyCooling
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% growthLast seen 2 days ago
chinese evs canadalotus
05
WorldCooling
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% growthLast seen 2 days ago
06
WorldCooling
agression
The term 'agression' has spiked in searches due to various global incidents involving military actions, protests, and geopolitical tensions.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
07
EntertainmentCooling
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% growthLast seen 2 days ago
08
SportsCooling
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% growthLast seen 2 days ago
trevor letowskicanadiens
09
WeatherCooling
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% growthLast seen 2 days ago
météometeo mediameteomedia montreal
10
HealthCooling
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% growthLast seen 2 days ago
ctv rice arsenic
11
MoneyCooling
westjet flight attendant strike vote
WestJet flight attendants in Canada are voting on strike action amid stalled contract negotiations.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
12
SportsCooling
coco gauff
Tennis fans are following the Wimbledon semifinal match between Coco Gauff and Karolína Muchová.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
muchovakarolína muchovákarolina muchova
Sports / Following | 3 days ago
justin verlander
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 2 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 2 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Pitchers who came up idolizing Justin Verlander accept they’re now playing a different game - The New York Times
Mariners News: Justin Verlander, Willson Contreras, and Jac Caglianone - Lookout Landing
‘Time has come': Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander will retire after 2026 season - NBC Bay Area
Verlander, named All-Star Legend Pick, will retire after this season - MLB.com
Kate Upton got a special Justin Verlander message in retirement declaration - Yahoo Sports
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.