This story is read by Chris Hardy and is told from the perspective of fictional character “Abe”, a crab fisher.

This story highlights how the Janes family reimagined the fish plant through bold ideas and a willingness to experiment. From seeing opportunity in unwanted bycatch to launching the first crab processing operation in Atlantic Canada, it’s a story of innovation that began in Hant’s Harbour and reshaped an industry.

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The Willow Tree Heritage Society is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization. If you enjoy these stories, please consider supporting our work. Your donation — big or small — helps keep our history alive. You’ll find the donation link at: willowtreeheritage.com.

Thanks to the many people who helped bring The Willow Tree Walk to life:

• ​Produced and recorded by Stéphane Dandeneau
• ​Story scripts written by Sharon King-Campbell
• ​Graphic design by Katie Hardy Original music by Brad Tuck
• ​Executive Producer Marlayne Hardy

Special thanks to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Cultural Economic Development Program, for their investment and the Town of Hant’s Harbour for their continual support.

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