Blue Jays vs Padres: Interest in the baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the San Diego Padres has surged significantly in Canada.
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
Canada's top search trends reveal a mix of strong sports enthusiasm, aviation safety concerns, geopolitical interest in the Arctic, and reactions to notable deaths and political investigations.
Active topics
24
Search volume
143.5K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports29% (7)
World25% (6)
Culture13% (3)
Entertainment13% (3)
Politics13% (3)
Life4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Canada are curious about current developments that affect their daily lives and cultural engagement. The intent behind their searches includes following live sports events and player achievements, staying informed about safety and emergency situations such as aviation incidents and fires, and understanding significant geopolitical and environmental issues like those in the Arctic. Additionally, people seek to remember and reflect on the lives of notable public figures who have recently passed away, and to follow ongoing political developments and investigations.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Air Canada Plane Montreal Airport Incident: An Air Canada plane incident at Montreal's Trudeau Airport has caused concern after the aircraft veered off the taxiway upon landing.
Fraise Cultural References: The term 'fraise' has garnered notable search interest connected to various cultural references, including fashion, art, and media.
Geopolitical and Environmental Interest in the Arctic: Interest in the Arctic has surged due to geopolitical and environmental issues involving Greenland and NATO's activities in the region.
Randolph Mantooth's Passing: The death of actor Randolph Mantooth, famous for his role in the TV show ‘Emergency!,’ has led to a significant wave of search interest.
Ann Widdecombe Death and Investigation: There is heightened search activity concerning the death and murder investigation related to former UK politician Ann Widdecombe.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WorldNew
king charles prince harry meeting
King Charles recently met with Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children in an effort to mend royal family relationships.
5K+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
prince harry, duke of sussex
02
SportsNew
blue jays vs padres
Interest in the baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the San Diego Padres has surged significantly in Canada.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
blue jays – padressan diego padres
03
WorldPeaking
air canada plane montreal airport
An Air Canada plane incident at Montreal's Trudeau Airport has caused concern after the aircraft veered off the taxiway upon landing.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
air canada plane off runway
04
CultureSurging
fraise
The term 'fraise' has garnered notable search interest connected to various cultural references, including fashion, art, and media.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
famille expulsée champ de fraises
05
WorldNew
arctic
Interest in the Arctic has surged due to geopolitical and environmental issues involving Greenland and NATO's activities in the region.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
groenland
06
EntertainmentNew
randolph mantooth
The death of actor Randolph Mantooth, famous for his role in the TV show ‘Emergency!,’ has led to a significant wave of search interest.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
randolph mantooth emergency
07
PoliticsSurging
ann widdecombe
There is heightened search activity concerning the death and murder investigation related to former UK politician Ann Widdecombe.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
ann widdecombe cause of death
08
PoliticsSurging
pete hegseth
Pete Hegseth is in the news for his strict stance on military grooming rules and recent interventions in disciplinary actions involving service members.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
09
WorldNew
ryanair window incident
A Ryanair passenger was partially sucked out of an airplane window mid-flight due to a window breaking after takeoff from Greece.
10K+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
ryanairryanair passenger
10
WorldNew
new west fire
Firefighters are battling a large apartment fire in New Westminster that has led to injuries and displaced residents.
5K+ searches · 500% growthFirst recent appearance
new westminster firefire in new westminster
11
CultureNew
mcdonald's
McDonald's is celebrating National French Fry Day by offering free fries along with other restaurant deals.
5K+ searches · 100% growthFirst recent appearance
12
CultureNew
julie snyder
Search interest in Julie Snyder has surged significantly, encompassing various references from obituaries to entertainment credits.
2K+ searches · 900% growthFirst recent appearance
World / Following | 1 day ago
king charles prince harry meeting
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 5K+ recent searches and 400% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Prince Harry, Meghan and children Archie and Lilibet visit King Charles and Queen Camilla - BBC
King Charles 'fed up' with Prince Harry drama as reunion with grandchildren hangs in balance: expert - Fox News
King Charles hosted Harry and Meghan for a private family gathering in Gloucestershire - CNN
King Charles III, Queen Camilla meet with Prince Harry, Meghan and kids in UK - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News an…
King Charles hosted Prince Harry’s family for first time in years as they try to repair a royal rift - NBC News
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.