Wake Up Winnipeg - The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Rolls Through Winnipeg

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Rolls Through Winnipeg
By Andru Valpy

On Wake Up Winnipeg episode 103 we woke you up to a tradition that's been gaining momentum around North America for the last 13 years. The Canadian Pacific Railroad Holiday Train rolled through Winnipeg at 9:00 pm on December the 3rd in support of local food banks.

In total, up to 150 communities, large and small will experience the spirit of giving that the Holiday Train program.   Since 1999 CP’s Holiday Train has raised $5.6 million and 2.5 million pounds food. Donating to local food banks benefits your neighbours and community. The results of a recent Food Banks Canada survey found food bank use has gone up 26 per cent between 2006 and 2011.  

Moments before the festivities began we had the opportunity to check out the holiday train as it pulled through Highway 59. Here's just a sampling of our photographs:

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,

-Av