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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.

5 Signs Side Hustle Burnout Is Becoming More Common in Canada

April 8, 2026April 8, 2020

Side hustles were meant to help—but they don’t always feel that way anymore. 1. Free Time Is Starting to Disappear What begins as a flexible …

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4 Reasons Canadians Are Choosing Local Over Big Chains

April 8, 2026April 8, 2020

More Canadians are shopping closer to home—and it’s about more than convenience. 1. Supporting Community Businesses Feels Important People are realizing the impact of keeping …

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6 Reasons Renting Is Becoming a Long-Term Plan for Canadians

April 8, 2026April 8, 2020

What if renting isn’t just a temporary choice anymore? 1. Housing Prices Keep Climbing Buying a home has become increasingly expensive in many cities. Even …

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6 Ways Canadians Are Transforming Their Weekends in 2026

April 8, 2026April 8, 2020

  Weekends aren’t what they used to be—and Canadians are reshaping them in surprising ways. 1. Morning-Free Weekends Are Trending More people are intentionally ignoring …

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6 Things Canadian Gen Z Is Doing That Older Generations Didn’t Expect

April 8, 2026April 5, 2020

They were supposed to be disengaged, screen-addicted, and financially reckless. The reality is more interesting than the stereotype. They’re buying less and owning it Not …

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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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