Each year, the Toy Days fundraiser is put on by Canadian Tire and the Salvation Army, where people are asked to buy and donate a toy, which will go to a child in need this Christmas.

Toy Days lasts until the end of Saturday, with a collection bin set up within Canadian Tire. 

Cadet Lester Ward with the Salvation Army.

"If we look at last year, we gave out over a thousand toys for children that would have otherwise gone without. This year we are anticipating a ramp up, not sure yet what those numbers will look like though. We want to make sure we do everything possible as a community, and as the Salvation Army, to not have anyone go without a toy."

The crew from C & E Mechanical donated three shopping carts worth of toys

This is the 6th year of the fundraiser, and Ward went on to say that monetary and gift card donations are also being accepted - as long as the gift card is for a location where a child or teenager could buy themselves a gift.

"There is a great need for toys for girls. All toys will be accepted because we know that there is going to be a need for them, but more along the female line and of the teenage group seems to be where we are in need the most."

Owner Operator of Canadian Tire, Ross Leckie, said you can choose to buy a toy elsewhere and bring it in, or shop right in the toy section at Canadian Tire and drop it off before you leave.

"We have a large selection of toys, and it seems to be a busier and earlier season for toys than normal this year. We have lots of toys, from infant toys to adult toys, things like board games and card games as well.

"We have a fair amount donated so far. Lots of people are participating. We have a few hot sellers. One of the ones that went early though is the baby Yoda, it seems to be quite hot, it came in and was sold out pretty quick. There are different versions, but Cabbage Patch Kids seems to be coming back in. There's a new generation picking those up."

C & E Mechanical is one of the major sponsors for Toy Days, and owner/operator Scott Kerr said they're happy to help. 

"I feel very fortunate for what this community has given us an opportunity to do as business owners, and their support has always been there for us. To give something back - we really think it's something we need to do."

Kerr explained how they're planning on helping out with the cause.

"Myself and a couple of my partners will go to Canadian Tire and fill up some carts [with toys]. We're happy to do it!"

Another organization that has been involved with Toy Days over the years is the Friends of the Forces Fellowship, formerly known as the 15 Wing Fellowship.

Chairmen Roy LaBuick.

"We just love to be a part of this, especially for the kids as well. It's always nice to know that when a child opens up that present and sees a toy, they're going to have a big smile on their face. It feels good to do those sorts of things."

"Our members made some donations of toys last year and our members found it a lot of fun! They all get a good charge and have a lot of fun shopping for toys, and donating them to this worthwhile cause."

The 6th annual Toy Days runs until Saturday evening, and donations can be dropped off in the toy bin located within Canadian Tire.