2021 Year in Review: Most searched people on Yahoo Canada

Shibani Gokhale

·Editor

December 30, 2021 at 1:29 p.m.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump may have been banned from many social media platforms but that hasn't stopped him from trending in the Canadian news cycle.

From his refusal to accept the U.S. election results, alleged incitement of the Jan. 6 Capitol riots and subsequent impeachment on those grounds to the launch of his own social media company, former U.S. President Trump has dominated Canadian news this year.

He recently made headlines again when he said he received his COVID-19 booster vaccine dose and encouraged everyone to get theirs. He was booed by his own supporters while those who usually criticize him were quick to say "he's finally done something good."

2021 may have been largely dominated by news concerning COVID-19, but that didn't stop Canadians from seeking out stories about entertainment, sports and politics.

As what felt like both, a long and short year, draws to a close - we're taking a closer look at what people searched for the most on Yahoo Canada.

Above are the 10 most searched people on our website.

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Yahoo Canada Style
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is leaning into the unknown for her next chapter: 'I'm OK with the uncertainty'
No question was off limits in Yahoo Canada's candid and emotional conversation with the "Closer Together" author.
9 hours ago
The Daily Beast
Trump Picks Another Fight With Judge as He Waits for Contempt Ruling
PoolDonald Trump just can’t help himself.Moments after a contentious hearing about whether Trump should be held in contempt for violating his narrowly worded gag order, the former president took to his favorite social media platform to trash the judge who holds his fate. “HIGHLY CONFLICTED, TO PUT IT MILDLY, JUDGE JUAN MERCHAN, HAS TAKEN AWAY MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH. EVERYBODY IS ALLOWED TO TALK AND LIE ABOUT ME, BUT I AM NOT ALLOWED TO DEFEND MYSELF,” Trump wrote on Truth Social
4 hours ago
People
Ex-Aide Says Melania Trump Will Be Watching 'Every Ounce' of Hush Money Trial — and Looking for 1 Thing
Stephanie Grisham, who served as chief of staff and press secretary to Melania, offered a window into her former boss's thinking as Donald's alleged affairs take center stage in the Manhattan trial
3 hours ago
HuffPost
How Toxic Is Trump? Republican Group's Hidden Camera Reveals Uncomfortable Truth.
The former president's behavior just doesn't fly out in the real world.
12 hours ago
People
Kourtney Kardashian's Sexy Bikini Photo from Her 45th Birthday Leaves Husband Travis Barker Melting
Kardashian enjoyed a vacation in paradise with her husband and four kids in honor of "45 trips around the sun"
2 hours ago
HuffPost
OOPS! Eric Trump Freaks Out Over Dad’s Trial But Gets 1 Very Awkward Thing Wrong
A rant on Fox News from Donald Trump's son contained one glaring error.
13 hours ago
People
Sydney Sweeney Jokes That She’s Sorry for Having ‘Great’ Boobs During Mexico Vacation
The 'Euphoria' actress poked fun at her appearance in an Instagram post while enjoying a getaway with friends
a day ago
Miami Herald
Ryan Reynolds shares emotional tribute to Michael J. Fox
Ryan Reynolds wrote a tribute to Michael J. Fox that will bring a tear to your eye.
a day ago
INSIDER
Hush-money judge repeatedly bench-slaps Donald Trump's lawyer over gag violations: 'You're losing all credibility!'
A judge verbally excoriated a defense lawyer for Donald Trump during the Manhattan hush-money trial on Tuesday.
3 hours ago
People
Rebel Wilson Says British Royal Invited Her to 2014 Party with Drugs and Orgies
“Needless to say, I hike up my damsel dress and run out of there as fast as I can,” the 'Rebel Rising' author said of the medieval-themed party
17 hours ago
People
Prince Louis Stars in 6th Birthday Portrait Taken by Kate Middleton as She and William Share Personal Message
The image comes one month after Princess Kate's Mother's Day photo with her children was criticized for being edited
9 hours ago
Hello!
Royal fans left disappointed as Prince William and Princess Kate break with tradition on eve of Prince Louis' birthday
Here's how Prince William and Princess Kate strayed from established tradition on the eve of Prince Louis' 6th birthday
9 hours ago
CNN
‘A profound betrayal’: Stelter reacts to Pecker’s testimony about Trump
Media expert Brian Stelter discusses David Pecker’s testimony during Trump’s hush money trial about aiding the former president in suppressing negative stories throughout the 2016 campaign.
2 hours ago
HuffPost UK
Lady Gaga Reacts As Pre-Fame Festival Performance From 17 Years Ago Goes Viral
The 13-time Grammy winner has a surprisingly good memory.
a day ago
Simply Recipes
Nationwide Alert Has Been Issued Over Ground Beef Contaminated With E. Coli
Check your fridge or freezer.
a day ago
USA TODAY
Kellie Pickler performs live for the first time since husband's death: 'He is here with us'
Kellie Pickler has performed live for the first time since the death of her husband, Kyle Jacobs, in 2023.
4 hours ago
HuffPost
Ex-Prosecutor Spots A Big 'Oops' In Donald Trump's Likely Legal Defense
Andrew Weissmann also predicted a huge "tug of war" over one particular witness in the former president's hush money trial.
a day ago
HuffPost
Donald Trump Trashed With Stark Reminder Of His Climate Takes In Earth Day Ad
The former president's old comments came back to haunt him in the new spot from President Joe Biden's campaign team.
9 hours ago
People
As Amber Heard Marks Her 38th Birthday, Get to Know Her Quiet Life in Madrid Two Years After Johnny Depp Trial
The actress moved to Spain for a quieter life with daughter Oonagh, who turned 3 earlier in April
a day ago
Reuters
Trump accepts new restrictions on $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former President Donald Trump agreed on Monday to additional restrictions on the $175 million bond in the former U.S. president's New York civil fraud case, resolving concerns by the state attorney general that the funds were not secure. The bond issued by Knight Specialty Insurance is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal. Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump, the Republican presidential candidate to face President Joe Biden in the Nov. 5 election, fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.
a day ago

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