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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 Jobs That Almost Completely Disappeared

July 1, 2026June 30, 2020

Many jobs that once supported everyday life in Canada have nearly vanished, replaced by automation, modernization, or changes in how society functions. 1. Railway Telegraph …

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7 Places in Canada That Feel Like Another Country

July 1, 2026June 30, 2020

Canada is often seen as one landscape, but some destinations look and feel so different that visitors often compare them to entirely different parts of …

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8 Canadian Businesses That Changed the Country

July 1, 2026June 30, 2020

Some companies in Canada didn’t just become successful brands. They helped reshape how people eat, shop, bank, travel, and live day to day, often without …

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7 Times Canada Solved Problems in a Surprisingly Canadian Way

July 1, 2026June 30, 2020

Canada often faces extreme geography, weather, and distance challenges, and over time it has developed practical solutions that are different from what you might see …

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8 Canadian Places With Stories Stranger Than Fiction

July 1, 2026June 30, 2020

Across Canada, some places are famous not for what they are today, but for the strange, unexpected, or almost unbelievable stories behind how they came …

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8 Things New Canadians Notice Before People Born Here Do

June 29, 2026June 29, 2020

People who move to Canada often spot everyday habits that lifelong Canadians hardly notice because they’ve always seemed normal. 1. People Rarely Visit Without Asking …

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8 Things Canadians Spend Money On That Barely Existed 20 Years Ago

June 29, 2026June 29, 2020

Canadians are not just paying more for the same things. Many of today’s biggest expenses weren’t even part of the average household budget a generation …

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8 Canadian Towns That Exist for Really Unexpected Reasons

June 29, 2026June 29, 2020

Some Canadian communities weren’t founded because the location was ideal. They were built around one unusual event, one industry, or one decision that still defines …

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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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