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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.

7 Signs Someone Treats Canadian Tire Like a National Institution

May 11, 2026May 11, 2020

For a lot of Canadians, Canadian Tire isn’t just a store—it’s somehow part hardware shop, emergency supply center, seasonal tradition, and national personality trait all …

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7 Signs Someone Treats Hockey Conversations Like Small Talk

May 11, 2026May 11, 2020

In Canada, hockey isn’t just a sport—it often becomes casual conversation currency, even among people who don’t actively follow every game. 1. They Default to …

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8 Signs Someone Mentally Never Left the Early Kijiji / Craigslist Era

May 8, 2026May 8, 2020

Even though apps like Facebook Marketplace dominate now, some people still approach buying and selling like it’s the old classified-listing internet—where everything was a negotiation, …

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7 Habits of Canadians Who Still Treat Texting Like It Has a Formal Structure

May 8, 2026May 8, 2020

Even though texting has become fast, casual, and fragmented, some people still message like every conversation needs proper structure, greetings, and closure. 1. They Still …

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6 Habits That Reveal Someone Grew Up in Pre-Streaming Canadian TV Culture

May 8, 2026May 8, 2020

Before streaming, watching TV in Canada meant schedules, weekly episodes, and whatever was actually airing at that exact time. 1. They Still Think in “TV …

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6 Habits of Canadians Who Still Treat Group Chats Like Email Chains

May 8, 2026May 8, 2020

Group chats are usually fast, messy, and casual, but some people still approach them like structured workplace email threads. 1. They Start Every Message With …

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7 Signs Someone Treats Weather Alerts Like Breaking National News

May 8, 2026May 8, 2020

Weather alerts in Canada can matter a lot, especially given how quickly conditions can change across seasons, but some people treat every notification like urgent …

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7 Ways “Free Shipping” Is Now a Rare Luxury in Canada

May 8, 2026May 8, 2020

In Canada, free shipping often still feels like something you have to earn, plan for, or qualify for—not something automatically included. 1. Minimum Spend Thresholds …

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8 Habits That Reveal Someone Misses The Old Internet Forums

May 8, 2026May 7, 2020

Before algorithms and endless scrolling took over, a lot of Canadians learned internet culture through forums, message boards, and random niche communities—and the habits still …

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6 Signs Someone Is Still In Their Facebook Era From 2010

May 8, 2026May 7, 2020

Some Canadians joined Instagram, TikTok, and everything else—but deep down, they still use social media with pure early-Facebook energy. 1. They Still Post Full Life …

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