Tess Van Straaten is a journalist for CHEK Media, focusing on local news in British Columbia, particularly in Victoria. She covers a range of topics, including human interest stories, pet adoption, community events, and non-profit organizations. Tess is passionate about sharing stories that make a positive impact in the community.
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Tess Van Straaten's coverage predominantly focuses on heartwarming and community-oriented stories, with a notable emphasis on pets, animal adoption, and local news. She also covers family & relationships.
If you have expertise related to pet care, animal adoption processes, or community service initiatives in Canada (specifically British Columbia and Victoria), your insights could be particularly valuable for Tess' articles. Additionally, given her focus on seasonal content as well as expert commentary and exclusive pieces, consider offering unique perspectives or experiences related to these topics when reaching out to her.
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By: Tess Van Straaten
There are six cuddly ‘Jingle Bell litter' kittens from the Victoria Humane Society looking for their forever homes.
A Mediterranean oasis where the history is as striking as the turquoise waters
By: Tess Van Straaten
Professional gardener Niki Ottosen is also cultivating connection and community this holiday season with The Backpack Project
By: Tess Van Straaten
Luna is a very sweet malinois cross who loves her treats and is responding to training in her foster home after being returned to the Victoria Humane Society.
By: Tess Van Straaten
As we count down the days to Christmas, we're having some festive fun — and getting lots of puppy kisses — from the ‘Taylor Swift Litter' puppies.
By: Tess Van Straaten
Serving up a holiday feast with all the fixings, dozens of Mustard Seed volunteers are helping to spread some Christmas cheer.
By: Tess Van Straaten
Day or night, the Bikers Against Child Abuse rev their engines and roll out to help children who've been abused.
Sweet, four-month-old puppy Kelp has spent most of his life in care and all he wants is to find his forever home in 2025. Here's Tess van Straaten with a special New Year's installment of Pet CHEK.
By: Tess Van Straaten
Saanich resident Oliver Drew has been training future guide dog Coco for the last 14 months. “Oh, he's great!” Oliver says. “He's a wonderful dog.
By: Tess Van Straaten
Denali came to the Victoria Humane Society as a young mom with puppies. After her puppies were adopted, this sweet girl nursed two litters of orphaned
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