Some readers have asked why Reading Toronto changed last month. Why the news feeds? Where are the blogs about the city and the work of its creative class? Let us explain. We've been collaborating on a social-networking Web application that may well change how creative workers manage their information sources and digital media. The thrust of that work will eventually find its way to the Reading Cities sites to guarantee their relevance in an increasingly Web-centric future. These are, as they say, interesting times.

The downside of all this is we haven't had the time to update RT on a daily basis. Don't fret though. We are ramping up our blogging over the next month while also working on a major rethink of the site's design and functionality. Stay tuned.