Rees & Spika Wealth Advisory Group of RBC Dominion Securities

02/11/2026

Want to slow the aging process and feel stronger at every stage of life? It doesn’t have to be complicated. Pick an activity you enjoy and get moving.

Every workout you do is an investment in your future self.

Start today, stay consistent, and watch your body and mind thank you for years to come. Read Workout Results: 12 Ways Exercise Benefits Your Body from our partners at Cleveland Clinic Canada, your experts in living well. https://cle.clinic/4re1mHX

To find out more about our strategic relationship with Cleveland Clinic Canada, reach out to me.

01/14/2026

Did you know that cutting calories might not just help you lose weight, it could also support healthier aging? Research shows that reducing daily calories by up to 25 percent may slow some age-related changes and decrease inflammation, a key contributor to aging.

Learn how calorie-conscious eating can help protect your body, your brain and your longevity in How Calorie Reduction Can Slow Aging from our partners at Cleveland Clinic Canada, your experts in living well. https://cle.clinic/4pHNnbI

To find out more about our strategic relationship with Cleveland Clinic Canada, reach out to me.

01/08/2026

Money can be a sensitive topic for Canadians and a source of stress and tension in our lives. But what if you could change your relationship with money and improve your overall wellbeing?

Listen to our latest episode on financial therapy to learn more, and kick off your year with confidence: https://bit.ly/4qbU9HF

01/01/2026

Wishing you a happy New Year from RBC! May 2026 be a year of joy, prosperity, and endless possibilities.

12/10/2025

The Six Pillars of Brain Health offer simple, science-backed ways to keep your mind sharp, resilient, and more resistant to cognitive decline.

Small, consistent lifestyle choices today can make a big difference for your brain tomorrow. Read about the 6 Ways To Improve Your Brain Health from our partners at Cleveland Clinic Canada, your experts in living well. https://cle.clinic/3MBMq6R

To find out more about our strategic relationship with Cleveland Clinic Canada, reach out to me.

12/01/2025

Shout out to the Nanaimo News Bulletin for writing an article about Santa's arrival! Our team is sponsoring the event and while there is no admission, donations will be accepted for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Come see us for a visit with Santa!

Santa Claus is coming to town to visit the girls and boys of Nanaimo next weekend. With the sleigh being tuned and reindeer resting ahead of their Dec. 24 journey, Harbour Air has lent an aircraft to Jolly Old St. Nick for a fly-in on Saturday, Dec. 6, the first of his December appearances in Nanaimo.

Santa is due to arrive at the Harbour Air dock at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 6, and will then head to his temporary workshop at 78 Wharf St. He will be at his chair for pictures with children from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day and again on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Santa will be at the workshop Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 4-7 p.m. to spend time with children with mobility or cognitive issues and on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 4-7 p.m. for pictures with pets. His last two appearances for 2025 will be Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

11/24/2025

Recorded in front of a sold out crowd at the Toronto Hunt, this episode captures the energy of a live audience and a message every Canadian needs to hear. We are living longer, and more of us will reach 100, yet our healthcare system is under strain and our daily choices matter more than ever. My guest, Mike Kessel, CEO of Cleveland Clinic Canada, brings a clear and practical view of what it means to live long and live well. He explains why lifestyle drives most of our health outcomes and how simple habits like movement, sleep, and lowering stress can add years to our lives. He takes us inside the future of virtual care and remote diagnostics and shows how rapidly medical knowledge is accelerating. His message is simple. We are each the CEO of our own wellbeing, and the small decisions we make today shape the life we get to enjoy tomorrow. Mike frames healthcare in the most human way possible, as the business of creating more meaningful moments with the people we love. After Mike, Leanne Kaufman, President and CEO of RBC Royal Trust, joins me to share why planning for the later chapters of life matters just as much as planning for your health. Because living longer only works when we prepare for it. A powerful and timely episode for anyone who wants to understand how to live not just longer, but better.

Recorded in front of a sold out crowd at the Toronto Hunt, this episode captures the energy of a live audience and a message every Canadian needs to hear. We are living longer, and more of us will reach 100, yet our healthcare system is under strain and our daily choices matter more than ever. My gu...

11/18/2025

The next episode of Women's Age Lab Talks is here! Join Professor Rachel Savage, Interim Director of Women’s Age Lab’s, and Dr. Paula Harvey, Director of the Cardiovascular Research Program and Chief of Medicine at Women's College Hospital, as they discuss the often-overlooked realities women experience beyond menopause, particularly in relation to heart health and aging.

You can access the talk and previous episodes here: bit.ly/waltalks

11/17/2025

If you don’t have an up-to-date Will, which of these common reasons do you relate to?

“I don’t know where to start.”
“I don’t have the time.”
“It’s too much effort.”

If any of these apply, contact me. After all, your Will might just be the most important legacy you leave. Why wait?

11/15/2025

TFSA, FHSA, RRSP: Do your kids and grandkids know what these acronyms stand for—and, more importantly, how they can contribute to building wealth?

Teach the loved ones in your life about the ABCs of investment accounts and contact me to learn more about our financial literacy resources.

11/12/2025

How old do you feel?

Chronological age is simply the number of years you’ve been alive, but biological age reflects how fast your cells, tissues, and organs are actually aging. Two people of the same age can feel very different.

The good news? You have the power to slow your biological aging. Read Biological Age: What It Is and How You Can Measure It from our partners at Cleveland Clinic Canada, your experts in living well. https://cle.clinic/47AtmhA

To find out more about our strategic relationship with Cleveland Clinic Canada, reach out to me.

11/11/2025

As we observe Remembrance Day, we reflect and recognize those who have served and continue to serve