Emma Reilly

Spec reporter (currently on maternity leave). Lifelong Hamiltonian. News junkie.

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

I have big news, Twitter friends. I’ve taken a buyout from the Spec and won’t be returning to the newsroom after my maternity leave. I obviously have lots of thoughts and feelings about this, but for the time being, I’ll just leave it at this:

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@MLTPlanner Thanks so much. I’ll definitely still be keeping a close eye on city hall from outside the newsroom!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

I have big news, Twitter friends. I’ve taken a buyout from the Spec and won’t be returning to the newsroom after my maternity leave. I obviously have lots of thoughts and feelings about this, but for the time being, I’ll just leave it at this:

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@SamCraggsCBC @DanTaekema Best Tweet ever?

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@Markatthespec Thanks so much, Mark - I’ll miss ganging up on @RockatTheSpec with you, among other things! I’m sure we’ll cross paths again - musically, journalistically, or otherwise!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@annlamanes @TheSpec Thanks Ann! I may take you up on that!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@meggerbeezus @TheSpec I loved that story! I’m still following you on Instagram. Thanks so much for the kind words!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@MarkCripps @TedMcMeekin Thanks so much, Mark. You certainly understand what this transition is like!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@GeoffreyKnapper Thanks Geoffrey!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@karenlynnbird Thanks for the kind words, Karen. I don’t think people realize how truly valuable the Spec is. The best thing #HamOnt can do to support the paper is to subscribe, particularly online. It’s a tangible way to support this vital service.

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@NatatTheSpec I’ll be with you in spirit, enjoying some delicious Shawarma pizza!!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@dandundas I still use that tote bag!! 👍😂

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@LeeEdwardMc @SamCraggsCBC You too, Lee. I always enjoyed our newsroom chats! Thanks so much for the kind words. ❤️

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@deirdrepike Thanks so much for the kind words. Looking forward to more chats over coffee!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@kyla_kumar Thanks so much Kyla! It was always a pleasure to work with you!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@jfrketich Oh Jo, I’ll miss you!! Thanks for the chats, coffees, Burnt Tongue runs, and pod laughs. We won’t be strangers!!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@scottjtracey It’s very hard to leave a job you love! Thanks for talking me through it from the other side!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@Protector_INSE Thanks so much. I have many mixed feelings, as you can imagine!

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@JaneAllison24 @TheSpec Thank you for everything, Jane - your support, your encouragement, and your listening ear! Looking forward to catching up over coffee sometime soon.

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@mcfarland_chuck Yes, thanks! That detail makes a huge difference.

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@Dmhairi Likewise Debbie! I always enjoyed working with you - thanks for all of your help over the years! Hope our paths cross again.

[Emma Reilly @EmmaatTheSpec]

@PaulWilsonInHam It’s hard for me to express how much your support has meant to me, Paul - without you, I wouldn’t have gotten my foot in the door in the first place! Thanks for everything -looking forward to seeing you and Marnie out in the wild!