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But she also offered empathy to those wishing her harm by acknowledging pandemic stress can fuel aggression. “I recognize that when people are in crises, part of the way they respond is to lash out, to become angry,” Henry said. “That is a reaction that is sometimes fed by certain groups, certain media, social media posts et cetera.” She doesn’t mean to condone the behaviour of the people who wished her harm, but wants to “recognize that the psychology of what we’re dealing with l...

  VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music has suspended pianist and faculty member John Stetch from accessing school facilities after video surfaced of what appeared to be a social gathering that violates B.C. public health orders. In the video, which lasts over an hour, and appears to have been live-streamed and recorded Saturday night, Stetch and a dozen other people eat, drink, and socialize. There is no hint of physical distancing or masks, although at one point t...

norman lebrecht February 25, 2021 The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s School of Music has banned a teacher who attended an illegal gathering of conspiracy theorists. The schhool says John Stetch is being investigated for violating COVID-19 restrictions by attending an indoor gathering. Stetch featured in a video of the meeting, now taken down. Stetch, originally from New York, is a jazz musician, nominated seven times for a Juno award. He has a vibrant trio and is a sought-after jazz teache...