The discount brings the price down to $299 ($100 off). | Image: The Verge
We thought Black Friday and Cyber Monday would bring the lowest prices of the year, but apparently not. Right now, you can snag Apple’s Watch Series 11 in the 42mm configuration with GPS for a new all-time low of $299 ($100 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. That beats the $70 discount we saw at the beginning of the month, which means if you didn’t take advantage then, you can save even more now. The 46mm model with GPS is also down to its lowest price yet of $329 ($100 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
The Series 11 offers some nice improvements to the already-excellent Apple Watch Series 10. While this year’s model has the same dimensions as its predecessor, battery life has increased up to 24 hours per charge on the GPS / Wi-Fi model. At the same time, Apple managed to improve the Series 11’s durability and scratch-resistance, making it a better option for more intense workouts. Additionally, Apple added a more power-efficient 5G modem to the cellular model, so the battery won’t drain as quickly when you’re not on Wi-Fi.
Otherwise, the Series 11 carries over everything we loved about the Series 10. The wide-angle OLED display looks fantastic and is easy to read at a glance, while performance is excellent thanks to Apple’s S10 SiP chip. You also get a variety of health and wellness features, including FDA-cleared hypertension notifications, sleep apnea detection, and sleep score, which can summarize how well you slept. Meanwhile, you get access to the watchOS 26 update, which introduces a workout buddy and offers wrist-flick and double-tap gestures, along with the Liquid Glass redesign.
If you already own a Series 10, there aren’t many reasons to upgrade outside of the slightly improved battery life. However, if you have something older or you’re checking off a gift list, the Series 11 at $100 off is a great deal right before the holidays.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/justin-trudeau-at-a-press-conference-right-a-montreal-grocery-store-illustrative.jpg?id=54890498&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you've been feeling the pinch at the checkout lately, there's some good news coming your way just in time for the holidays.</p><p>The federal government announced on Thursday that it's offering a tax break to all Canadians by waiving the goods and services tax (GST) on a whole bunch of everyday items starting in December. According to the feds, this move would provide an estimated $1.6 billion in tax relief and is aimed at giving Canadians more money in their pockets at a time when they need it most.</p><p>This new tax break is arriving on December 14, just in time for the holiday season, and applies to a variety of essentials, from groceries and snacks to kids' clothing and even Christmas trees. Yes, you read that right — buying that perfect tree for your living room just got a little cheaper. </p><p>"Our government can't set prices," said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a <a href="https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2024/11/21/more-money-your-pocket-tax-break-all-canadians-and-working-canadians-rebate?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1NYboLmJt4xWUrLhvqjsoCnAFfQg8lZeh2NF9b4QJE6cABMBCdPRcEzPs_aem_eu3Ygp6_Ojv6kXu6rMAV-w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">press release</a>, "but we can give Canadians, and especially working Canadians, more money back in their pocket."</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1859636915391131819">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>The exemption will last for two months, until February 15, 2025, giving families a chance to save on purchases during the busiest shopping months of the year.</p><p>According to the feds, a family spending $2,000 on these items over the two-month period would see GST savings of over $100. Meanwhile, residents of provinces with HST — which Quebec doesn't have — would save even more.</p><p>So, what exactly is free of federal tax now? Here's the full list of items the exemption applies to from the government press release:</p><ul><li>Prepared foods, including vegetable trays, premade meals and salads, and sandwiches</li><li>Restaurant meals, whether dine-in, takeout or delivery</li><li>Snacks, including chips, candy and granola bars</li><li>Beer, wine, cider and premixed alcoholic beverages below 7% ABV</li><li>Children's clothing and footwear, car seats and diapers</li><li>Children's toys, such as board games, dolls and video game consoles</li><li>Books, print newspapers and puzzles for all ages</li><li>Christmas trees</li></ul><p>And there's more: Working Canadians who earned up to $150,000 in 2023 are in for a bonus this spring, when the government will roll out a $250 <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/new-government-payment-working-canadians-rebate-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Working Canadians Rebate</a>. According to the feds, this rebate is designed to help middle-class Canadians, giving nearly 19 million people an extra boost in their bank accounts.</p><p>"The holiday season is when expenses are highest for many Canadians and their families," said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. "With new tax relief on groceries and seasonal expenses and a rebate for working Canadians, we are reducing costs when they are highest for Canadians."</p><p>So whether you're hosting a holiday feast, buying gifts for the kids or just grabbing some snacks for a cozy movie night, this GST exemption is a little something to make life more affordable.</p><p>For more details about eligible items and how to make the most of this tax break, check out the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/more-money-in-your-pocket-a-tax-break-for-all-canadians.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">official government announcement here</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
