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Did you see Sydney's *Ghost* spoof for charity?

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Did you hear about this wild Ghost spoof?

Good morning from the Cape — the fiddle's tuned, the stories are ready, and Cape Breton's still here. Let's go, b'y.

Now listen here, you won't believe what the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is up to, eh? They're spoofing that old film, *Ghost*, the one with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, all to raise a bit of money. You know, the scene where they're at the pottery wheel, all romantic and messy? Well, they've gone and recreated it, some funny, for a fundraiser. It's just the kind of quirky, creative thing you see happening in Sydney, especially when folks want to support the arts.

### A Bit of Craic for a Good Cause

It's not just some silly skit, mind you. This is the Centre for Craft & Design we're talking about, right down there on Charlotte Street, practically looking out at the Big Fiddle. They're trying to keep the craft traditions alive on the island, from pottery to weaving to all sorts of beautiful things. And what better way to get people talking and open their wallets than with a laugh and a nod to a classic? It reminds me that even when things are tough, there's always room for a bit of craic and a good tune, or in this case, a good laugh, to bring us all together.

* **What it is:** The Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is doing a *Ghost*-themed pottery scene recreation for a fundraiser.

* **Why it matters:** It's a creative way to support local arts and crafts, which are some important to the culture here.

* **Where it's happening:** The Centre is right on Charlotte Street in downtown Sydney, a real hub for local artists.

For us here in Sydney, it's a reminder that our community spirit is some strong. We know how to have a bit of fun, even when we're trying to do something serious like raise funds for a good cause. It just shows you the heart of the people here, always finding a way to make things a little brighter, a little more interesting.

Me son, Maeve and the whole morning crew are talking about this and more. You can catch them live at mornings.live, now.

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