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Toronto taxi drivers prepared to strike during NBA All-Star weekend

The NBA All-Star Game is Sunday in Toronto. Unfortunately for fans visiting the city for the weekend, they may have a hard time getting around.

To protest the presence of Uber, Toronto taxi drivers are preparing to strike during All-Star weekend. NBA All-Star events will take place beginning Friday, with the game on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. at the Air Canada Centre.

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Cab drivers are also upset with Toronto Mayor John Tory, who is pleading with the newly formed United Taxi Workers Association to not disrupt All-Star weekend.