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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 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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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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