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Nominate, Dine, and Grow This October!

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COMEDYLICIOUS IS COMING TORONTO!

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Comedylicious! is a mini festival featuring delicious food for the body and laughter for the soul.

 

This 6-day festival offers six shows with hilarious comedians, a diverse array of culinary goodness, and vibrant community connections at different Toronto venues from Wednesday, November 4 to Monday, November 9, 2026.

Enjoy the food, folks, and jokes at some of the best spots in Toronto.

 

Take your pick or grab your friends and run through the whole series!

You can find show information and tickets at comedylicious.ca.

Get tickets now!

 

ECOSYSTEM CONFERENCE 2026

Promotional graphic for the Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference 2026, featuring event dates, partner logos, and a grid of 27 Black professional portraits on blue backgrounds.

Building Black Economic Power, One Conversation at a Time.


The Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference (BEEC) 2026 runs October 1 to 31, entirely online. Every day features a fireside chat or community discussion with entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem builders working to advance Black economic prosperity in Canada. Plus, a bonus surprise for those who join live.


A few sessions to watch:


• Thierry Lindor (Happly.Ai) on using AI to close the funding gap, October 1

• Tiffany Callender (FACE Coalition) on access to capital and generational wealth, October 8

• Craig Wellington (Black Opportunity Fund) on investing in Black communities, October 5

• Wils Théagène (Citadelle Capital) on venture capital for Black founders, October 30


Registration is open now. Sign up for the full month or pick the sessions that fit your schedule.


Hosted by the Afro-Caribbean Business Network (ACBN).

Register for Conference

2026 PCA NOMINATIONS OPEN TODAY!

A wide promotional banner for the ByBlacks People’s Choice Awards. The left side shows a yellow laurel wreath surrounding the white “byblacks” logo and the smaller phrase “PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS.” Centered white text announces the nomination period and categories against a blurred outdoor scene with trees and a walkway. On the right, two smiling women stand close together; one holds a smartphone while both look toward its screen. The banner uses white and yellow text over a darkened photographic background.

 

It's here!

Nominations for 2026 PCA are officially open!


Time to put forward the people and businesses who've shown up for your community this year, and give them the recognition they've earned.

 

Who's eligible?


Nominees must self-identify as Black Canadian, and businesses must be majority Black Canadian owned. They'll also need an active listing on the ByBlacks.com directory to qualify.

If you don't have a listing, please fill out our Directory Form to make a request.


How to nominate?


Click the Nominate Now button below to fill out the Google Form. You'll need your name, email, and phone number, plus your nominee's name, contact name, email, category, and ByBlacks.com directory listing link. Only official ByBlacks.com listings count, any other URL will make the nomination ineligible.

 

A few rules to keep in mind:


• You can't nominate the same person more than once.

• Self-nominations are welcome, don't be shy!

 

This is your moment to speak up for them. Let's go!

 

Nominate Now!

YOUR PICK COULD SHAPE 2027 BRW

ByBlacks.com Restaurant Week has always been about celebrating the best of Black-owned dining, and who knows that better than you?


From hidden gems to neighbourhood staples, we want to shine a light on the restaurants that deserve to be on everyone's radar. Do you have a favourite Black-owned restaurant that deserves a spot in 2027 BRW?


Send us your recommendation with the following details:


• Restaurant name

• City and province

• Website or social media handle

• Why it deserves a spot in 2027 BRW

Send Your Recommendation

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They Streamed Millions. None of Them Are Real.
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