CALGARY, AB, Nov. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadian Music
Hall-of-Famer Steven Page and The
Strumbellas will lead an all-star cast of performers aboard the CP
Holiday Train for the 2021 "Holiday Train at Home" concert. The
concert will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube and
www.cpr.ca/holidaytrain on Saturday,
Dec. 18, at 6 p.m.
MT/8 p.m. ET.
"With the 'Holiday Train at Home' concert, CP hopes to inspire
support for food banks across North
America," said CP President and CEO Keith Creel. "Though we are disappointed we
again cannot bring an in-person show to communities along our rail
lines, it fills us with joy to bring together such outstanding
musicians for a performance that will help feed Canadians and
Americans in need. The CP family looks forward to bringing the
Holiday Train back on tour as soon as it's safe."
The virtual concert will also feature performances by Keb' Mo',
The Trews, Tanika Charles, Odds,
Aysanabee and Sierra Noble. Full
biographies for all performers are available at
www.cpr.ca/holidaytrain.
CP will donate $1.24 million this
year to 198 food banks in communities that ordinarily host CP
Holiday Train events. In a normal year, CP calls on attendees at
local shows to make a cash or non-perishable food donation. Viewers
seeking to donate will be directed to Food Banks Canada and
Feeding America, the national organizations that support community
food banks in their respective countries. Viewers are also
encouraged to give to their local food bank.
"I'm delighted to be a part of the 23rd year of the Holiday
Train program, shedding a light on hunger issues across
North America and raising funds
for those in need," said Steven
Page. "Tune in to the concert on Dec.
18, and give back to those in need in your community if you
are able."
CP's 2021 corporate donation will bring the total amount of
money raised at CP Holiday Train stops to $20.64 million since the train's inception in
1999. Food banks have also collected 4.9 million pounds of food
donations at local Holiday Train events.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a
transcontinental railway in Canada
and the United States with direct
links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North
American customers a competitive rail service with access to key
markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see
the rail advantages of CP.
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SOURCE Canadian Pacific