Optimistic about Abitibi

An AbitibiBowater official in northwestern Ontario is still optimistic about the company's future.

John Harrison provided an update on the company's status this week.

Harrison says the focus over the next few months on shaping the company that can help it exit credit protection.

Harrison adds the company is also continuing to examine alternative production for its high-
gloss paper machine that's has been scheduled to be idled by the end of the year.