Pender Harbour is clearly a waterfront community and a haven for boaters.
PHARA is working to daylight a portion of Paq Creek that runs underground between Lily (Paq) Lake and the ocean to enhance salmon and trout populations.
PHARA actively works to remove derelict vessels, abandoned nets, and other pollutants in our harbours.
PHARA recognizes the importance of long-term planning and community engagement in shaping the future of Pender Harbour.
Regular town hall meetings help bring our community together to discuss issues of concern.
The Pender Harbour area thrives on volunteer efforts. These awards recognize the value of volunteers and honour those who have significantly improved our community.
PHARA is working to develop a strategy to fund and maintain our neighbourhood garden in “downtown” Madeira Park.
PHARA draws its main funding from a $30.00 membership per family per year. The organization saw a surge in growth as it moved into its expanded mandate but is looking to include more residents in the area. Members receive regular insider updates on the latest activities of the association.
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Two months before the last provincial election, the BC government signed an updated agreement with the shíshálh Nation to negotiate Aboriginal title and to explore “exclusive” decision-making by the shíshálh Nation. The agreement was withheld from the public for six months – until well after the election. Why was it kept secret for so long? Could this have changed the election results given all the concerns about the proposed Land Act amendments? Continue Reading
Recently, the PHARA Board has been contacted by several members regarding a government email requesting the voluntary “self-registration” of docks. We have sought clarification from the government on this matter.
The following letter was sent to the SCRD by the PHARA board on January 21. These proposed measures would empower homeowners and developers to be part of the solution and
A packed house at the Pender Harbour Legion on Oct. 8 set the stage for a spirited all-candidates’ debate hosted by PHARA. The four candidates vying for the Powell River–Sunshine
A letter was emailed by the Pender Harbour and Area Residents Association on Thursday, September 19, 2024 to Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, Deputy Minister Lori
