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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.

8 Tiny Canadian Habits That Make Almost No Sense to Visitors

May 13, 2026May 12, 2020

Canada looks familiar to outsiders in a lot of ways but everyday Canadian behavior includes plenty of small habits that can feel oddly specific once …

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8 Personality Traits Common in Canadians Who Grew Up Watching Hockey Every Saturday Night

May 12, 2026May 12, 2020

For a lot of Canadians, Saturday nights weren’t flexible—they were scheduled around hockey, often shaping routines, conversations, and even social habits. 1. They Still Associate …

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7 Signs Someone Treats Cottage Season Like a Sacred Tradition

May 12, 2026May 12, 2020

In Canada, cottage season isn’t just vacation time for some people—it’s practically a lifestyle identity with its own routines, rules, and personality shifts. 1. They …

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6 Ways Canadian Childhoods Were Different Before Smartphones

May 12, 2026May 12, 2020

Canadian childhood before smartphones had a lot of oddly specific routines and experiences that disappeared once constant internet access arrived everywhere. 1. Calling Someone’s House …

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7 Signs Someone Grew Up in a Canadian Household That Took Winter Extremely Seriously

May 12, 2026May 12, 2020

In some Canadian homes, winter wasn’t treated like a season—it was treated like something you actively prepared to survive properly every single year. 1. They …

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7 Ways Canadians Quietly Prepare for Summer More Intensely Than People Realize

May 12, 2026May 12, 2020

After long winters, summer in Canada often doesn’t just “arrive,” it gets prepared for like a short, high-value season that needs to be fully optimized. …

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7 Signs Someone Still Treats Banking Like a Physical Branch Experience

May 11, 2026May 11, 2020

Banking in Canada has gone mostly digital, but some habits still reflect an older “in-person first” way of managing money. 1. They Still Prefer Going …

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7 Ways Canadians Quietly Adapt Their Entire Personality During Patio Season

May 11, 2026May 11, 2020

In Canada, warm weather doesn’t just change routines—it subtly changes how people act, socialize, and even talk. 1. They Become More Social Almost Overnight People …

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8 Habits That Reveal Someone Still Thinks Crossing the U.S. Border Is a Huge Event

May 11, 2026May 11, 2020

For many Canadians, traveling to the U.S. is normal—but some people still treat it like a major logistical milestone. 1. They Start Planning Weeks in …

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6 Ways You Can Tell Someone Learned to Drive in a Canadian Winter

May 11, 2026May 11, 2020

Driving in a Canadian winter teaches habits that people carry for years—even long after the snow disappears. 1. They Brake Extremely Early Automatically Winter driving …

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