Howard Cohen
Reporter
Howard Cohen has a broad range of experience in media, law and business, having worked at CNN, CBS News, The Economist and the UN.
He’s been named an Under 30 Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum and is currently a graduate student at Harvard.
He received his law degree from McGill University in Montreal and his work has taken him to the White House, the Supreme Court of the United States and the UN General Assembly.
At Global News, Howard has covered a number of political and international stories, including Justin Trudeau’s rise to power during the 2015 federal election, the Egyptian trial of Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy, the arrival of Syrian refugees to Canada and the annual Rogers Cup Tennis Championship.
He is a certified tennis coach, has break danced in over five countries and founded MBLA Cares – an entity that raises funds for cancer research.
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Video Archives
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Montreal banning plastic and biodegradable bags
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‘Swatting’ blamed in shooting death of unarmed Kansas man
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Tensions increase between Canada, Venezuela
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Montreal is becoming a hub for bitcoin and blockchain
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Weather cocktail hits Montreal
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Valérie Plante visits Moisson Montreal
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Dumped snow, debris damaging Montreal homes
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Is convicted killer Karla Homolka legally allowed to volunteer in schools?
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Police investigating alleged child abuse in Lachine daycare
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LBPSB’s Council of Commissioners adopts new code of ethics
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Montreal disabled-rights group tackles public transport discrimination
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Concrete thrown off overpass onto man’s car
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Concrete thrown off overpass onto man’s car
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Kirkland residents raise questions about Montreal’s electric train
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Kirkland residents raise questions about Montreal’s electric train
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Are allergies worse than normal this year?
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Saint-Viateur Bagel celebrates 60 years
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Montrealer embarks on ‘sleepless’ bike ride from Toronto to Montreal to help brother battling cancer
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Inspectors say 60 homes in Montreal are uninhabitable due to floods
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Inspectors say 60 homes in Montreal are uninhabitable due to floods
Author Archives
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Montreal’s plastic bag ban to kick off 2018Starting Monday, Montrealers might want to start bringing their own reusable shopping bags to stores as the city's ban on single-use plastic bags kicks in.EnvironmentDec 31, 2017
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Majority of Canadians believe Trudeau is handling Trump well: pollOnly 16 per cent of those surveyed in a new Ipsos poll think Trump's presidency has been good for Canada.WorldDec 29, 2017
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More people using dating apps over the holidaysNew Year’s kiss or lifelong commitment? People increasingly turn to dating apps and sites during the holidays.FeaturesDec 28, 2017
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Canada-Venezuela relations deteriorate amid diplomatic crisisCanada's Minister of Foreign Affairs calls out the Venezuelan regime for "robbing" its people of "democratic and human rights."WorldDec 26, 2017
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Is Bitcoin changing the world of finance in Montreal?Volatile crypto-currency Bitcoin has been drawing the attention of investors and financial service firms in recent months.MoneyDec 26, 2017
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City of Montreal ready to tackle freezing rainTo prevent slipping and sliding, Montreal crews are hitting the streets with plenty of sand and salt.WeatherDec 23, 2017
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Mayor Valérie Plante volunteers at Moisson Montreal ahead of holidaysIt’s Valérie Plante’s first holiday season as mayor of Montreal and she says, ‘Tis the season to give back.'PoliticsDec 22, 2017
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Montreal families say properties damaged by snow, debris from municipal dumpA municipal snow dump is wreaking havoc for at least three Montreal families, who say their properties are being damaged from flying debris.WeatherDec 21, 2017
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Is convicted killer Karla Homolka legally allowed to volunteer in schools?Convicted killer Karla Hamolka has allegedly been volunteering at her child's school in NDG.CanadaMay 31, 2017
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Lester B. Pearson School Board adopts new code of ethicsThe new code of ethics provides for tougher sanctions, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.PoliticsMay 30, 2017
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Court approves class-action lawsuit against Montreal, regional transit authoritiesRAPLIQ, a disability rights advocacy group, has been authorized to represent all handicapped people in Quebec in a class-action lawsuit.May 29, 2017
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Football-sized rock thrown from an overpass almost kills driverA Montrealer is happy to be alive after a rock was thrown at his car while he was driving on the highway.NewsMay 26, 2017
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Montreal’s $6-billion light rail transit project has Kirkland property owners on edgeThey wonder whether their homes will be expropriated.PoliticsMay 25, 2017
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Bad allergies? This year is worse than normal: expertsAbout 20 to 30 Montrealers have complained of allergies every single day so far this month.CanadaMay 22, 2017
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Montreal celebrates 60th anniversary of its world-renowned St-Viateur BagelMontrealers celebrate the 60th anniversary of iconic St-Viateur Bagel Shop, by raising funds for the Foundation of Stars.NewsMay 21, 2017
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Young man starts 30-hour bike ride from Montreal to Toronto to raise funds for brother’s cancer battleSoha Ebrahimzandi is attempting to ride his bike to Toronto from Montreal in under 30 hours, in an effort to raise money for his brother who is suffering from throat cancer.HealthMay 20, 2017
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Journalist Mohamed Fahmy’s incarceration in Egypt to become Hollywood movieMohamed Fahmy is an Egyptian-born Canadian award-winning journalist, war correspondent and author.EntertainmentMay 19, 2017
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Quebec floods: Dozens of homes uninhabitable in the aftermath of floodingSixty homes are identified as uninhabitable as Montreal seeks to rebuild after the devastating floods.EnvironmentMay 19, 2017
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MUHC concerned about patient care if budget cuts continueWill the McGill University Health Centre board merge with other Quebec health institutions?CanadaMay 17, 2017
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Quebec floods: Pierrefonds man arrested during flood relief efforts granted bailAlain Furlano who was arrested during flood relief efforts in Pierrefonds-Roxboro earlier this week was released on bail on condition he stay outside the flood zone.CanadaMay 11, 2017
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Montreal snow removal operations back on streets after New Year’s breakMonday morning, parking areas downtown was blocked off to facilitate the operation.CanadaJan 2, 2017
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Star Wars fans in Montreal pay tribute to Carrie FisherMontrealers are paying tribute to this legend that passed away too young.EntertainmentDec 28, 2016
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Montrealers brave the cold for Boxing Day dealsThe cold weather didn’t discourage many shoppers from taking advantage of Monday's Boxing Day deals.CanadaDec 26, 2016
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Syrian refugees celebrate long-awaited family reunion in MontrealFor years, the Dandashis -- a Syrian refugee family living in Montreal -have been trying to get their entire family to Canada. This holiday season, the long-awaited reunion has finally happened.CanadaDec 24, 2016
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Non-profit organization wants to bring downhill skiing back to Mount RoyalNon-profit organization la Pente à Neige is hoping to introduce downhill skiing to young children.CanadaDec 23, 2016