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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 Canadian Traditions That Started by Complete Accident

June 29, 2026June 29, 2020

Some of Canada’s most familiar traditions didn’t begin with planning or design. They evolved from chance events, practical fixes, or habits that simply stuck. 1. …

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7 Everyday Canadian Things That Confuse New Immigrants

June 29, 2026June 29, 2020

Many parts of daily life in Canada feel completely normal to locals, but can seem surprisingly inconsistent or puzzling to people arriving for the first …

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8 Hidden Canadian Systems That Shape Your Daily Life Without You Noticing

June 29, 2026June 29, 2020

Many parts of daily life in Canada feel simple on the surface, but once you actually experience them, you realize they work very differently than …

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7 Strange Boomer Era Decisions That Still Shape Canadian Life Today

June 29, 2026June 29, 2020

A lot of everyday life in Canada is built on choices that were meant to solve one problem and ended up creating a very odd …

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8 Things Boomers Miss That Younger Canadians Never Experienced

June 29, 2026June 29, 2020

A lot of the things older Canadians miss were not glamorous, but they shaped daily life in ways younger people rarely see now. Some were …

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7 Canadian History Facts That Sound Completely Made Up

June 29, 2026June 29, 2020

Canadian history has some surprising moments that sound exaggerated at first, but are backed by real events that shaped the country in unexpected ways. 1. …

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7 Relationship Expectations Canadians Have Completely Changed

June 24, 2026June 24, 2020

The way Canadians think about relationships has shifted quietly over time, with expectations today looking very different from what older generations once considered normal. 1. …

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8 Ways Growing Up in Canada Changed Depending on Your Generation

June 24, 2026June 24, 2020

Canadians often talk about shared experiences, but growing up in the same country could look completely different depending on when you were born. 1. Meeting …

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8 Small Relationship Habits That Quietly Push People Apart

June 24, 2026June 24, 2020

Most relationships don’t end because of one major event. More often, distance grows through small habits that seem harmless in the moment but add up …

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8 Signs You’re the “Reliable One” in Every Friendship Group

June 24, 2026June 24, 2020

In many Canadian friend groups, there is often one person everyone depends on for planning, support, and follow-through. That role usually forms slowly over time …

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