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Canadian Tourism Rises in NH and NH Exports to Canada Also Rise

By David Darman on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

Governor John Lynch says despite recent flooding, New Hampshire is open for business.

State officials are concerned that all the news about flooding may keep some tourists away over Memorial Day weekend.

Some people who may be paying attention are Canadians.

They've been heading here in large numbers for the first time in several years.

They're coming because the Canadian dollar has strengthened against the U.S. greenback.

And as New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman reports, the strong Loonie is bringing more than just tourist dollars.

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Fish Blessed At Amoskeag

By Lisa Peakes on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

Larry Spotted Crow Mann, of the Historical Nipmuc Tribe, blesses the fish migration at the Amoskeag Fishways with traditional song and language.

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