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A Wild TikTok Of Seniors Twerking At A Pool Party Is Part Of Quebec's Vaccination Campaign

A verified TikTok account, named @restepepe, features elderly Quebecers doing things young Quebecers would be able to do if they got their COVID-19 vaccines — like twerking at a pool party, TikTok dances with friends and beauty blender tutorials for a night out.  

The account, which amassed over 500,000 followers since its first video last December, is run by three senior citizen influencers and the Quebec government. It's part of a campaign to "encourage the youth" to get COVID-19 vaccines and it's making use of TikTok — or, as it's called in @restepepe's bio: "TicTac." 

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Gen Z Quebecers Still Aren't Taking COVID-19 Rules As Seriously As Millennials Or Boomers

A new poll by the Institut national de santé publique (INSPQ) shows that boomers are right to suggest young people aged 18 to 24 aren't following COVID-19 rules as much as other age groups in Quebec.  

The poll revealed that Quebec Gen Z-ers who fall within the 18 to 24 age range are still the least likely to consider themselves at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, as well as the least likely to practice all the different recommended health measures — from social distancing to hand-washing to avoiding crowds.

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Antidepressant Use Went Up 'Significantly' In Quebec In 2020 & It's Pretty Obvious Why

The Quebec Association of Proprietor Pharmacists (AQPP) has released new data on the use of antidepressants in Quebec during COVID-19 — and some of the findings are "worrisome," according to a press release published by the AQPP on February 18.

The association found that antidepressant usage in Quebecers aged 18 to 34 increased by 9.5% from 2019 to 2020. It also found a "considerable increase" in new antidepressant users aged 65 and over. 

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Quebec Reported Over 4,000 New COVID-19 Cases In The Past 48 Hours

Quebec has reported over 4,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last two days, which were both new records for the highest daily case counts in the province since the beginning of the pandemic.

On December 18, the province reported 2,038 new cases, and on December 19, 2,146 new cases. That brings the total over the two days to 4,184.

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4 Montreal Flights Had Passengers Who Tested Positive For COVID-19 In The Past Week

Four Montreal flights since November 18 have been confirmed to have had passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 on them.

The government has a public list on its official website of potential flights, cruises and trains where people could have been exposed to COVID-19.

On the list, which is updated daily, we can see that one domestic flight, namely Air Canada / Jazz AC8956 / QK8956 Ottawa (YOW) to Montreal (YUL), has reported a potential risk for exposure in the past seven days.

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The SPVM Gave Out Almost 4x More Tickets Last Week Than The One Before

The SPVM's previous weekly update, showing data from October 4 to 11, reported that police received 765 calls about potential breaches of red alert rules in Montreal during this time.

As a result, 28 statements of offence or serious incident reports were issued during that week.

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You Can Stuff Your Face With Cranberry Treats At This Dreamy Fall Festival In Quebec

A little over two hours away from our city lies one of the most unique and beautiful fall excursions that is sure to leave you in an inspiring place. From October 1 to October 18, you and your friends and family can dive into an activity that you have most likely never experienced before: a cranberry festival.

The stunning Cranberry Interpretation Centre is where this all goes down!

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This Quebec Train Takes You On A Riverside Ride Through A Cliff & Past Stunning Fall Views

Almost overnight, a cool mass of air swept away the summer heat, announcing the quick approach of fall. And in just a few more weeks, the crisp fall breeze will become the icy breath of winter. Fall in Quebec ends almost as quickly as it begins, so it's important to seek out those fleeting foliage views before, suddenly, it's too late. The Train de Charlevoix might be one of the best ways to do that.

The train travels between La Malbaie and Baie-Saint-Paul from July to mid-October, transporting passengers along the shore of the Saint Lawrence past sweeping seascapes and swooping valleys that, in the autumn months, erupt in fiery yellows, oranges, and reds.

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SkipTheDishes Is Offering Free Delivery On Iconic Montreal Restaurants This Fall

Now that the days are starting to shorten and it's getting chillier outside, most of us are looking forward to cozying up indoors, watching Netflix and digging into our favourite delivery meals. 

Perfect timing, too, because SkipTheDishes is currently offering free delivery with a minimum order until October 18 on tons of "local legends" (aka beloved favs) — and as always, there are no service fees.

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