The Toronto Blue Jays' electrifying journey to their first World Series since 1993 was the story that most captivated Canadians online in 2025, according to Google's annual Year in Search data released on December 4, 2025.
Blue Jays Dominate the Search Rankings
The team's historic playoff run, which ended in a World Series appearance against the Los Angeles Dodgers, secured the number one spot for news events across the country. The Jays' popularity was further cemented by the performance of their players in the search rankings for athletes.
Rookie pitching sensation Trey Yesavage, a key figure in the postseason, was the most searched athlete in Canada for the year. He was followed closely by star teammates Bo Bichette (2nd), George Springer (3rd), and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (4th). Veterans and newcomers alike captured public interest, with Max Scherzer (6th), Ernie Clement (8th), and Addison Barger (9th) also landing in the top ten most searched athletes.
A Snapshot of Canada's 2025 Curiosity
Beyond the baseball diamond, the list of top searched news and events painted a picture of a year marked by political shifts, international incidents, and pop culture moments. Following the Blue Jays, the Canada election results ranked second, with searches for Iran, the devastating L.A. fires, and the Charlie Kirk shooting rounding out the top five.
Other notable entries in the top ten news searches included the selection of a New Pope, international tariffs, Trudeau resign, a potential TikTok ban, and an event in the Gulf of Mexico.
From Politics to Pop Culture: What Canadians Asked
The "why" and "what" searches revealed the questions driving Canadian curiosity. Top "why" queries included "Why is Canada Post on strike?" and "Why did Trudeau resign?" Sports fans repeatedly asked, "What time is the Jays game today?" and "How many innings in baseball?"
In the realm of entertainment, the search lists highlighted a diverse mix of interests. The most searched movie was the sequel "Happy Gilmore 2," while the anticipated TV return of "Severance" led that category. In music, tracks from artists like Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift topped the songs list, with Canadian superstar Drake's "Nokia" also cracking the top ten.
The data confirms that in 2025, Canada's search habits were a blend of national pride in a sporting triumph, engagement with significant political events, and an enduring appetite for global entertainment and culture.
