This Magazine is putting its content online. Terrific news. (Well, terrific news for fans of writing that is often angry, usually lefty, but generally optimistic, and constantly struggling. If you subscribe to the Western Standard, then this probably is not for you. Of course, the Western Standard is also often angry but it's usually righty, generally pessimistic and it's too early in its lifetime to say if it will be constantly struggling.) Even better, when poking around the new This Magazine site, I stumbled across the This Magazine blog, which apparently, debuted on the Web June 18. A belated welcome, then, to the blogosphere. I raise a glass of St. Ambroise Black in your honour.
Oh, and by the way, for those in the Toronto area, This Magazine is having a part-ay this week to celebrate the launch of that online stuff.
Here's the invite I received. It wasn't meant specifically for me so I'm sure they don't me sharing it around:

...Come to our LAUNCH PARTY on July 15. After all our hard work, we need to relax -- and what better way than to party it up with our loyal readers! We'll also be celebrating the launch of our new HOT AND BOTHERED SUMMER ISSUE -- come out to the party for your free copy!
When, you ask? Thursday, July 15. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where? Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen Street West
Just $5 to get in -- and that includes a copy of the summer issue.
Or, subscribe for our lowest rate offered -- just $20 -- and get in free!
You can look forward to a short program of lively entertainment with Drew Hayden Taylor, Sandra Alland, Stuart Ross and Merinda Lavut. And music brought to you by Global Pop Conspiracy.
Best if all, we've got prizes! You can walk away with books, cds, movie passes... even cool Vespa swag!
So indulge your inner geek and join us for a great time.