Tess Van Straaten is a journalist at CHEK News. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in topics related to animals, climate change, and wellness, while also covering arts and entertainment. Tess has been featured in CHEK Media, Saanich News, Black Press, Inc., and Oak Bay News.
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Victoria, Canada (Local)
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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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VITAL PEOPLE: A Victoria family is raising funds to find a cure for a rare disease with the Hoedown for Hope. Here's Tess van Straaten.
By: Tess Van Straaten
Well-socialized young puppies Alan, Audrey and Albert are three of the seven ‘A Litter' puppies up for adoption from the Victoria Humane Society.
VITAL PEOPLE: The Duncan Rotary Garden Tour cultivates connection and community for a good cause.
By: Tess Van Straaten
VITAL PEOPLE: Victoria's Filipino community celebrates 25th anniversary of centre but desperately needs a bigger space. Tess van Straaten reports.
By: Tess Van Straaten
Kitten season is well underway on Vancouver Island and the five adorable little kittens of the Victoria Humane Society's Taco Fixings Litter — Sally
VITAL PEOPLE: Isolation can be a big issue for people with diverse abilities but Hockey Without Limits is scoring a win. Here's Tess van Straaten.
PET CHEK: Larry, Curly and Moe are up for adoption from the Victoria Humane Society. We're also talking about dogs getting impaled with sticks or needing surgery to remove splinters. Here's Tess van Straaten.
By: Tess Van Straaten
Notoriously hard to predict, deadly tornadoes can have wind speeds as high as 300 miles or 483 km/h an hour. Here's Tess van Straaten.
By: Tess Van Straaten
Pet CHEK is brought to you in partnership with Bosley's. The cuddly and curious 10-week-old ‘Whale Litter' kittens from the Itty Bitty Kitty
VITAL PEOPLE: Every week, dozens of Community Food Support volunteers help feed the need for help with food hampers. Tess van Straaten.
