Boys and Girls Clubs to receive 400 computers from Can Tech program. (General).DARTMOUTH -- Microsoft Canada and Future Shop launched their Can Tech program by providing 37 fully-loaded computers to nine Nova Scotia Nova Scotia (nō`və skō`shə) [Lat.,=new Scotland], province (2001 pop. 908,007), 21,425 sq mi (55,491 sq km), E Canada. Geography Boys and Girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. Clubs. The $2.2 million program, funded by cash and software donations from Microsoft Canada, will deliver 400 computers to other Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. during the spring and early summer. The hardware is donated by Future Shop. Microsoft and Future Shop technicians will train club staff and establish technology centres. About 4,500 Boys and Girls Club members are already registered with Mission X, a web-based children's learning program developed by Microsoft Canada last year. Future Shop is in its second year of providing 55 Club members with post-secondary scholarships of $3,000. UPS and Power Quest
Power Quest is a power metal band based in the United Kingdom. are also supporting Can Tech by shipping hardware and software to Clubs across Canada. 902-450-0010 x513 |
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