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Resources to plan your next story

Explore editorial opportunities, campaign deadlines and production tools designed to help you plan article, radio and video content with Fifth Story.

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Find the right moment for your story

Our editorial calendar brings together timely Canadian story opportunities, seasonal themes, topical dates and submission deadlines to help you plan content throughout the year.

Browse current opportunities or plan ahead month by month, with story inspiration across topics ranging from health, finance and family to travel, technology, home and more.

Explore the editorial calendar

What you'll find

  • Monthly editorial opportunities
  • Canadian topical dates and seasonal moments
  • Article, radio and video submission deadlines
  • Popular categories and story inspiration
  • Ideas to help start your next campaign conversation
Quick Reference

2026 editorial planning downloads

Prefer a downloadable reference? Use these annual planning tools for a quick overview of Fifth Story editorial timing and content opportunities.

2026 editorial deadlines overview

A one-page reference covering article, radio and video deadlines for all 12 months.

Download editorial deadlines →

2026 editorial content planner

Download the full-year editorial calendar for a printable overview of monthly themes, dates and content inspiration.

Download full-year planner →
Production Tools

Production briefs

Ready to get started? Download the appropriate brief to provide our team with the information needed to develop your article, radio or video content.

Articles & writing

Briefs for supplied content and Fifth Story writing services.

  • Article Content Submission Brief – 1,500 words →
  • Article Content Submission Brief – 3,000 words →
  • Writing Service Brief →

Radio

Provide the information our team needs to produce your audio news release.

  • Radio Production Brief (ANR) →

Video

Briefs for standard video production and recipe-focused content.

  • Video Production Brief →
  • Video Production Recipe Brief →
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  • Campaign timelines and deadlines
  • Content and media insights
  • Fifth Story updates and resources
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Tell us what you're trying to communicate. Our team can help identify the right timing, story angle and format—article, radio or video—to support your campaign goals.

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