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Ash Kaushik

Ash has more than a decade of experience in technical and creative writing, having majored in English Literature in college. He puts his experience to use as a senior writer and editor, creating engaging and entertaining content for Canadians at Canadian Essence.

6 Things Canadians Used to Buy Once and Keep for Years (But Don’t Anymore)

May 24, 2026May 24, 2020

A few decades ago, many purchases in Canada were treated as long-term investments. Today, faster consumption cycles and cheaper replacements have changed that mindset. 1. …

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8 Small Signs You’re Living in an Expensive Canadian City

May 24, 2026May 24, 2020

Sometimes it’s not one big expense that makes life feel expensive—it’s a series of small daily adjustments that quietly become normal. 1. You Think Twice …

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7 Everyday “Normal” Things That Are Becoming Luxuries

May 24, 2026May 24, 2020

Some things that used to feel standard in Canadian life are slowly becoming harder to maintain, depending on where you live, your income, and the …

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6 Canadian Habits That Quietly Disappeared From Everyday Life

May 24, 2026May 24, 2020

Some everyday Canadian habits didn’t disappear all at once—they just slowly faded as technology, convenience, and culture shifted. 1. Returning Bottles for Cash at Local …

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8 Everyday Expenses That Have Become Quietly Ridiculous

May 22, 2026May 21, 2020

Across Canada, many day-to-day costs have risen so gradually that they can feel “normal” until you actually stop and compare them to a few years …

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6 Ways Canadian Winters Used to Feel Different Decades Ago

May 22, 2026May 21, 2020

Canadian winters haven’t disappeared—but the way people experience them has changed in noticeable everyday ways over time. 1. Snow Days Were More Common and More …

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7 Financial “Milestones” That No Longer Feel Realistic for Many Canadians

May 22, 2026May 21, 2020

For previous generations, financial adulthood had a clear checklist. Today, many of those milestones look very different depending on income, location, and cost of living. …

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8 Signs Canada Has Changed More Than Most Canadians Realize

May 22, 2026May 21, 2020

Canada hasn’t changed overnight—but over the past couple of decades, everyday life has shifted in ways that can feel surprisingly different when you step back. …

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7 Canadian Traditions Younger Generations Are Quietly Letting Die

May 22, 2026May 21, 2020

A lot of everyday Canadian traditions that once felt normal are slowly fading as lifestyles, technology, and habits change. 1. Cottage Summers as a Shared …

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7 Things Canadians Miss About Life Before Everything Went Digital

May 22, 2026May 21, 2020

Canada didn’t just go digital—it quietly replaced a lot of small, very specific everyday experiences that used to feel normal. 1. Waiting for the Weekly …

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