McDonald's brings plant-based Beyond Meat Burgers to select Ontario branches

If you wanted to try the plant-based Beyond Meat Burger, McDonald's is bringing it to nine cities across Ontario in the form of the P.L.T. That's Plant Lettuce Tomato for you. Quirky name aside, the burger comes with the Beyond Meat patty, cheese, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. Twenty-eight McDonald's locations across nine towns in southwestern Ontario will be offering the burger. You can check out the complete list over at McDonald's site. There's also a peek at the nutritional summary and ingredients and allergens of the burger in the same link. It'll be available for 12 weeks starting on September 30th for CA$6.49.

Google Canada preps for launch of new products, lets you sign up for updates

Just ahead of the launch of new Pixel and Nest Home devices, the Canadian Google Store lets you sign up to receive updates on the latest gadgets. By signing up, you'll be "the first to know about the new Pixel phone and connected home devices." The company is set to launch the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL on October 15th. Rumour has it Google will also unveil a new Google Home Mini as well as a new mesh router system.

Tim Hortons offers free coffee this weekend for mobile app users

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Just in time for National Coffee Day, Tim Hortons is offering coffee lovers and loyal customers a special treat. On September 28th and 29th, customers who order through the mobile app can get a free cup of coffee. Tim Hortons says this free Tims Rewards is the company's way of thanking you for your loyalty. 

There are some conditions, of course. According to Timmies, you'll need to have your Tims Rewards card registered on the Tim Hortons App. And the "free reward will appear in a Tims Rewards account 24-60 hours after an eligible purchase is made (subject to the offer terms). Limit of one (1) eligible purchase per account per day. Tims Rewards accounts at the maximum number of five (5) banked rewards are not eligible for this promotion. Free rewards can be redeemed for hot brewed coffee or hot tea (any size) or baked good (except for Timbits and bagels)." If you qualify, enjoy that free cup!

Huawei Canada to host monthly free 'Service Days' from September 26th to 28th in Ontario

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Huawei Canada will once again hold its "Service Days" from September 26th to 28th, which provides free protective film service and free labour for select Huawei phones at some Ontario-based retail stores.

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