National Business

CALGARY — Fuel retailer and convenience store operator Parkland Corp. lowered its earnings forecast for the year Thursday due to what it said are" ongoing weaknesses" in consumer demand that could continue through the end of 2024.

TORONTO — Ten people have been arrested and more than 100 charges were laid in connection with a wide-reaching SIM swap scam, Toronto police said Thursday.

Dax Dasilva's first full quarter back at the helm of Lightspeed Commerce Inc. coincided with the business narrowing its net loss and seeing its revenue climb.

CALGARY — Canada's largest oil and gas producer is postponing the start of production from some of its planned new natural gas wells due to persistent low prices. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

VICTORIA — Safety concerns have prompted the Canadian Coast Guard to make what is says is the "difficult decision" to end staffing at two lighthouses along British Columbia's coast.

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. boosted its profits despite a dip in revenue last quarter as the telecom giant began to feel the financial effect of thousands of job cuts from earlier this year.

CALGARY — The CEO of Cenovus Energy Inc. said the company's recent debt repayment milestone will not mean changes to its near-term strategy.

MONTREAL — As Gildan Activewear Inc. gears up for its 40th anniversary, the Montreal-based company is ready to put a recent leadership battle in the rearview mirror.

TORONTO — When Dani Reiss took over his family's business, Canada Goose Holdings Inc., in 2001, it had a reputation for clothing made for those needing to brave the coldest of colds.

Workers in industries that experience typical slow periods during the year might be faced with a seasonal layoff from their employer. But experts say workers should know the risks before signing up to be laid off temporarily.