Since 1999, the annual Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train has pulled into communities across Canada and the United States to raise money for local food banks. But like so many events deemed unworkable amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the festive train won't be leaving its station this holiday season. Over its 21 years of operation, the holiday train has raised $17.8 million while collecting 4.8 million pounds of food for local food banks. Calgary Food Bank president and CEO James McAra said that support would be especially needed amidst rising demand during the pandemic. CP said it plans to resume the holiday train in 2021.

Source: CBC News September 24, 2020 23:48 UTC