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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 Things Canadians Are Proud Of That They Never Used to Talk About

April 6, 2026April 5, 2020

Canadians were raised not to brag. But something has shifted — and in the current moment, a quiet national pride is finding its voice in …

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7 Things Canadians Are Doing for Fun That Don’t Cost Much

April 6, 2026April 5, 2020

When everything got more expensive, Canadians got more creative. Here’s what’s actually filling evenings and weekends right now. Hiking trails they’d never bothered to explore …

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6 Ways Canadian Families Are Adapting to the Cost of Everything

April 5, 2026April 5, 2020

This isn’t about tips and tricks. It’s about the deeper shifts Canadian families are making to stay afloat — and in some cases, finding something …

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7 Things Canadians Are Doing Differently Since Grocery Prices Went Insane

April 5, 2026April 5, 2020

Canadian grocery bills didn’t creep up — they jumped. And the response has been practical, creative, and in some cases surprisingly permanent. They’re meal planning …

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7 Uniquely Canadian Pastimes That Are Making a Comeback

April 5, 2026April 5, 2020

Some of these never fully disappeared. Others got quietly buried under streaming services and busy schedules. All of them are finding their way back. Curling …

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6 Things Canadian Parents Are Doing Differently From Their Own Parents

April 4, 2026April 2, 2020

Parenting in Canada hasn’t just evolved — in many ways, it’s been completely reworked. What used to be considered normal a generation ago now feels …

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6 Canadian Food Trends That Started Quietly and Went Mainstream

April 4, 2026April 2, 2020

Not every food trend explodes overnight. Some start small — in local spots, niche communities, or specific cities — and then suddenly they’re everywhere. Canada’s …

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7 Things Canadians Are Saying No To That They Used to Just Accept

April 4, 2026April 2, 2020

For a long time, Canadians were known for going along with things — higher costs, long waits, small inconveniences. But that patience is starting to …

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8 Small Towns in Canada That People Are Actually Moving To and Why

April 4, 2026April 2, 2020

This isn’t about hype towns or vacation spots. These are smaller places where people are actually relocating — not just visiting — because the trade-offs …

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6 Signs the Canadian Relationship With America Is Changing at Street Level

April 4, 2026April 2, 2020

Canada and the U.S. have always been closely connected — economically, culturally, and geographically. But at the everyday level, that relationship is starting to feel …

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