Editorial Calendar

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SPECIAL REPORT: The coming labour shortage crisis
Reports vary, but some studies are forecasting a shortage in Alberta alone of up to 77,000 workers by 2019. Troy Media will be producing a series of 16 articles exploring the challenges of finding, training and retaining employees over the next 10 to 20 years.

SPECIAL REPORT: Cyber espionage threatens global security
Cyberspace is growing exponentially. The question on ev­eryone’s mind is how do we secure this new digital world? Troy Media will be producing two series of 16 articles each focusing on this critical issue. The first series will focus on issues as they relate to busi­ness: first by identifying who the bad guys are, how they get in, and exactly how serious the threat is. The second series will focus on end-user responsibility, identity theft, and the use of social media by predators. Once both series are complete, Troy Media’s readers will have a comprehensive understanding of the threat we all face.

SPECIAL REPORT: Alberta’s top ShEO’s
Who are Alberta’s top women CEO’s? Our series will consists of profiles of 12 women who have had an impact on business in Alberta, and four articles highlighting the difficulties women face breaking through the “glass ceiling”. Nominations are now open.

SPECIAL REPORT: Canada’s Natural Gas Industry
Consists of 19 articles to provide the public with a full understanding of the significance of the natural gas industry to both the Canadian economy and to consumers. Stories will focus on the opportunities for environmental gains that natural gas provides and the challenges this valued resources faces in terms of fully exploiting new sources, such as coal bed methane, shale gas and others.
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FAMILY TIES: Palliative Care: Dealing with the upcoming loss of a loved one
The goal of palliative care is to prevent and relieve suffering and to improve quality of life for people facing serious illness, rather than provide a cure. Troy Media’s series will look at palliative care from the perspective of the family: how does the family prepares itself for the death of their loved one? What can it expect from palliative care for their loved one? 

 SPECIAL REPORT: Clean technologies
Cleantech is a term used to describe knowledge-based products or services that improve operational performance, productivity, or efficiency while reducing costs, inputs, energy consumption, waste, or pollution. Troy Media’s series raises an understanding of clean technologies and profiles companies and technologies in western Canada.

BON VOYAGE: Cruising your way to the perfect golf vacation
Talk about the perfect vacation for a golfer: You get to go golfing in any number of ports of call without ever having to find a hotel room. Troy Media’s series will tell you about the available packages, and describe each golf destination through the eyes of a golf enthusiast. And you’ll be able to work off all that great food too! 

FAMILY TIES: Depression
Depression is not something you can just snap out of. It is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, among other things. Like any serious illness, depression needs to be treated but Troy Media’s series focuses on the family of those suffering depression. How do families cope?

DIALOGUES: Democratic Reform
We talk about it, politicians bow their heads in homage to it, but what do we actually mean by democratic reform? Troy Media will publish a series of essays from leading academics looking at every facet of democratic reform.

BON VOYAGE: Vancouver Island – An Adventure of a Lifetime
Find our why Vancouver Island is becoming the trendy place to live. Our 12 articles will provide an overview of things to do to make your visit memorable.

DIALOGUES: The Best in the World – Health Care in Canada
At least that is what former Prime Minister Jean Chretien maintained. But is Canada’s health care system actually the best, or even one of the best? Troy Media will publish a series of essays from leading academics from around the world who will tell us how their systems work and if we can learn anything from them.

BON VOYAGE: Skiing the Canadian Rockies
Eighteen articles, covering skiing, both crosscountry and downhill, in the Bow Valley, around Banff and in BC. Covering accomodations, dining and, of course, the hills.

TRAVEL SERIES
Germany in 50 beers
Not surprisingly, this will be an ongoing series. There are around 1,300 breweries in Germany. Our intrepid writers will identify 50 of the most popular beers from around the country, visit the brewery, look at its history and find out what makes them so special. 

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SPECIAL REPORT: A Profile of the Alberta Tech Sector
The Alberta Technology Sector is a vibrant and growing part of the Alberta economy. Troy Media’s series provides an overview of the current state of the sector, focusing on its areas of expertise and highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. MEDIA: To purchase this series, contact syndication@troymedia.com.

SPECIAL REPORT: Human Rights Commissions on Trial
Canadian Human Rights Commissions have come under attack for exceeding their mandates. Some critics have even called for their dismantling. Troy Media looks at the myths and misconceptions surrounding HRCs and who their opponents are. We will also offer a course in the role of HRCs in Canada, answering such questions as what kind of work they do and what powers they have. MEDIA: To purchase this series, contact syndication@troymedia.com. 

 SPECIAL REPORT: The food we eat could be killing us
This Troy Media exclusive investigative report puts a scathing spotlight on the horrific dangers of factory farming.  Find out about the devastating effects it has on human health, the environment and the global economy. Whether in Canada or the US, food factories — massive compounds where animals are imprisoned, force-fed dangerous additives and readied for slaughter – are doing untold harm to human beings and the environment.

FAMILY TIES: Navigating the learning disability maze
Get the facts and answers to these important questions:
Why are more children being diagnosed with learning disabilities and disorders? How can parents cope and deal with these complex problems? What help is available? MEDIA: To purchase this series, contact syndication@troymedia.com.

FAMILY TIES: Dementia – Families struggle to cope with the devastating illness
The numbers are disturbing. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, accounts for approximately 64 per cent of all dementias in Canada. Your readers are going to learn about extraordinary people who refused to give up on their mates suffering from the progressively debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Rather than weaken the bond between them, it strengthened it – irrefutable proof that love is a powerful, indestructible force that can endure all obstacles, no matter how brutal and unfair. MEDIA: To purchase this series, contact syndication@troymedia.com.

FAMILY TIES: Parenthood 2011
Parenthood certainly has changed. Parents pay a hefty price for career-building and there are many myths and realities for the stay-at-home dad. And that doesn’t even cover the psychodynamics of the blended family or Lord of the Flies 21^st Century style, that is, kids who have taken parents hostage. MEDIA: To purchase this series, contact syndication@troymedia.com.