Terry Cooke
@terry24cooke.bsky.social
Retired CEO Hamilton Community Foundation, recovering former politician, lover of cities, books, basketball, dogs and my City Councillor Wife & our 3 kids…
My Mom’s Dad, Francis (Frank) Hitchins, grew up on Locke Street in Hamilton and was killed at age 23 during the Liberation of Holland. He is buried in Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery. Tomorrow and everyday, we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #lestweforget🌺
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
My Mom’s Dad, Francis (Frank) Hitchins, grew up on Locke Street in Hamilton and was killed at age 23 during the Liberation of Holland. He is buried in Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery. Tomorrow and everyday, we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #lestweforget🌺
The role of foundations in defending democracy has never been more important.
Ford Foundation’s New Leader Vows to Protect Elections and the Rule of Law www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
Ford Foundation’s New Leader Vows to Protect Elections and the Rule of Law www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
Ford Foundation’s New Leader Vows to Protect Elections and the Rule of Law
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November 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The role of foundations in defending democracy has never been more important.
Ford Foundation’s New Leader Vows to Protect Elections and the Rule of Law www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
Ford Foundation’s New Leader Vows to Protect Elections and the Rule of Law www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
November 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hockey continues to have a serious problem. This is awful. #HamOnt
The Stoney Creek minor hockey sexual misconduct story became public because of the tireless and great work of TSN's Rick Westhead, who has repeatedly exposed the failings of Hockey Canada.
Westhead's integrity, professionalism, and commitment to real accountability journalism is commendable.
Westhead's integrity, professionalism, and commitment to real accountability journalism is commendable.
How a family’s appeal in a sexual misconduct case exposed Hockey Canada’s hidden discipline system
Six players from an Under-14 Double-A hockey team in Stoney Creek, Ontario, have been placed on probation for two years and warned that any further misconduct could lead to permanent bans, after an in...
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November 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Hockey continues to have a serious problem. This is awful. #HamOnt
What a great piece of #HamOnt sports history. Thanks @kayeprince.bsky.social !
I first learned about Mae while researching Canadian #AAGPBL players. I was intrigued by the fact the she was from Hamilton (where I live), but was dismayed to find absolutely zero information on her at every turn. #HamOnt #baseball #genealogy
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Mae Stark: Hamilton's All-American Girl
Only one player in the AAGPBL came from Hamilton, Ontario
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October 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
What a great piece of #HamOnt sports history. Thanks @kayeprince.bsky.social !
Love this family history. My Great Great Grandfather H.W. Cooke ran a pub on Picton Street in London, England. Legal agreement from 1902 with the brewery. Should have kept the tradition alive…
October 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Love this family history. My Great Great Grandfather H.W. Cooke ran a pub on Picton Street in London, England. Legal agreement from 1902 with the brewery. Should have kept the tradition alive…
A must watch on the dangers of A. I. Thanks @waynemacphail.bsky.social
My talk on AI is up on You Tube now www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVlO... #hamont
AI Facts Fears and Future
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October 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A must watch on the dangers of A. I. Thanks @waynemacphail.bsky.social
@cathmckenna.bsky. social
Hey Catherine, just picked up my copy! Can’t wait to crack it open. Sold out at @indigo in the PATH but found a copy at the Eaton Centre. Love the “Hammer from the Hammer”. #HamOnt
Hey Catherine, just picked up my copy! Can’t wait to crack it open. Sold out at @indigo in the PATH but found a copy at the Eaton Centre. Love the “Hammer from the Hammer”. #HamOnt
October 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
@cathmckenna.bsky. social
Hey Catherine, just picked up my copy! Can’t wait to crack it open. Sold out at @indigo in the PATH but found a copy at the Eaton Centre. Love the “Hammer from the Hammer”. #HamOnt
Hey Catherine, just picked up my copy! Can’t wait to crack it open. Sold out at @indigo in the PATH but found a copy at the Eaton Centre. Love the “Hammer from the Hammer”. #HamOnt
Perfect day for a Thanksgiving Monday hike! Take the path less travelled…
October 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Perfect day for a Thanksgiving Monday hike! Take the path less travelled…
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Today on The Incline → A long look at the #HamOnt Ward 8 council by-election.
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...but first it’s Ward 8.
A long look at the Ward 8 by-election
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October 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Today on The Incline → A long look at the #HamOnt Ward 8 council by-election.
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Bumped into this random dude at the car wash. #HamOnt politics may have been discussed. I think he’d make a very promising future candidate! (-:
September 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Bumped into this random dude at the car wash. #HamOnt politics may have been discussed. I think he’d make a very promising future candidate! (-:
This kid continues to make her parents proud as student/athlete and as a human being. ❤️ @maureenwilson.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This kid continues to make her parents proud as student/athlete and as a human being. ❤️ @maureenwilson.bsky.social
Has there ever been a more spineless group of legislators than the current Republican Congress? Just a stain on the history of America.
September 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Has there ever been a more spineless group of legislators than the current Republican Congress? Just a stain on the history of America.
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STEWART: “Comedy doesn’t change the world, but it’s a bellwether— we’re the banana peel in the coal mine… authoritarians are the threat to comedy, music, art, thought… progress.”
Nailed it.
Nailed it.
September 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
STEWART: “Comedy doesn’t change the world, but it’s a bellwether— we’re the banana peel in the coal mine… authoritarians are the threat to comedy, music, art, thought… progress.”
Nailed it.
Nailed it.
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“Indifference to history isn’t just ignorant, it’s rude. It’s a form of ingratitude.”
September 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
“Indifference to history isn’t just ignorant, it’s rude. It’s a form of ingratitude.”
Amen.
Many cities could use #BetterMayors.
We’ve had many excellent ones in recent years, including @annehidalgo.bsky.social @valplante.bsky.social @clovermoore.bsky.social @wutrain.bsky.social
Who you choose to let be mayor has a huge effect on your city’s success. It can’t be overstated.
Pick better.
We’ve had many excellent ones in recent years, including @annehidalgo.bsky.social @valplante.bsky.social @clovermoore.bsky.social @wutrain.bsky.social
Who you choose to let be mayor has a huge effect on your city’s success. It can’t be overstated.
Pick better.
September 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Amen.
Until next time PEI. Thanks for the memories.
September 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Until next time PEI. Thanks for the memories.
Memories of 9/11. October 2000 @nycmarathon picture, our running group on top of the World Trade Centre. A year later we returned and honorary marathon race starters were family members of people who had perished. Never forget the emotions of a grieving city.
September 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Memories of 9/11. October 2000 @nycmarathon picture, our running group on top of the World Trade Centre. A year later we returned and honorary marathon race starters were family members of people who had perished. Never forget the emotions of a grieving city.
We Know How to Combat Violent Crime. Sending In the Troops Isn’t It. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/o...
Opinion | We Know How to Combat Violent Crime. Sending In the Troops Isn’t It.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We Know How to Combat Violent Crime. Sending In the Troops Isn’t It. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/o...
Oh I can confirm that my wife has too much class to ever have tried to score political points off of a tragedy. Perhaps, because she isn’t a political wannabe desperately seeking attention.
Ps. I am retired and have time on my hands. Can’t wait to campaign in Ward 3 next election.
Ps. I am retired and have time on my hands. Can’t wait to campaign in Ward 3 next election.
I appreciate your perspective.
Let me ask you a question. Your wife, Councillor @ward1wilson.bsky.social called to defund the Hamilton police days after the murder of George Floyd. That event took place in a foreign country
Was she scoring political points there herself?
Let me ask you a question. Your wife, Councillor @ward1wilson.bsky.social called to defund the Hamilton police days after the murder of George Floyd. That event took place in a foreign country
Was she scoring political points there herself?
Every tragedy is a chance to score a cheap political point. @andrewselman.bsky.social you continue to demonstrate why you are unfit for any political office.
August 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Oh I can confirm that my wife has too much class to ever have tried to score political points off of a tragedy. Perhaps, because she isn’t a political wannabe desperately seeking attention.
Ps. I am retired and have time on my hands. Can’t wait to campaign in Ward 3 next election.
Ps. I am retired and have time on my hands. Can’t wait to campaign in Ward 3 next election.
Every tragedy is a chance to score a cheap political point. @andrewselman.bsky.social you continue to demonstrate why you are unfit for any political office.
After yet another horrific shooting in Hamilton, I have an honest question:
Do the “Defund the Police” councillors : Nrinder Nann, @ward2hamilton.bsky.social , and @ward1wilson.bsky.social still stand by their calls to cut funding from Hamilton Police Services?
We deserve an answer #HamOnt
Do the “Defund the Police” councillors : Nrinder Nann, @ward2hamilton.bsky.social , and @ward1wilson.bsky.social still stand by their calls to cut funding from Hamilton Police Services?
We deserve an answer #HamOnt
August 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Every tragedy is a chance to score a cheap political point. @andrewselman.bsky.social you continue to demonstrate why you are unfit for any political office.