Manta Rays Robotics engineers have tried to copy the design of some aquatic creatures in order to produce efficient underwater robots. This biomimetic branch of research has recently been targeting the manta ray for study because it has everything you would want in an AUV, (autonomous underwater vehicle). The manta’s wing-like fin not only flaps […]

David Barrett, OC OBC (October 2, 1930 – February 2, 2018) – politician and social worker in BC – 26th Premier of British Columbia for three years between 1972 and 1975. Barrett was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the son of Rose (Hyatt) and Samuel Barrett. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. He was first […]