The Carnival Grand Parade revels in the heat

Plus, why Paris might be the greatest Olympics ever, how the Fords finally got their cop choppers and “House of the Dragon” [The Star] First Up [By Andrew Joe Potter] By Andrew Joe Potter Good morning. Yesterday saw perhaps the greatest pool party in Canada’s history, with Summer McIntosh, Josh Liendo and Ilya Kharun headlining [a night of historic firsts in Paris](. Here’s the latest. MUST READS Nick Lachance/Toronto Star festival [Lavishly costumed performers turned up the heat at the Carnival Grand Parade]( Despite the temperature climbing to 38 C with the humidex, revellers could hardly have looked cooler at the 57th Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade. Some visitors drove hours to take in the feathered dancers, mas bands and parade floats at North America’s largest outdoor street festival, Moira Welsh reports. [Come relive the sights and sounds of what one section leader dubbed “West Indian Christmas.”]( Jorge Cueto/for the Toronto Star Exclusive [Another victim of Alice Munro’s husband comes forward]( Years before Gerald Fremlin sexually assaulted his stepdaughter, the youngest child of the iconic late Canadian author, he had exposed himself to the nine-year-old daughter of family friends. Deborah Dundas and Betsy Powell report that it’s the third the third allegation Munro’s family knows about — [and they’re chilled by the reality Alice herself feared her husband had done much worse](. Lars Baron/Getty Images Paris 2024 [These might be the greatest Olympic Games ever]( Sure, there are minor quibbles; late-night bus service has been spotty and the drinking water could be colder, writes Bruce Arthur. However, without the typical scandals, logistical nightmares and recent pandemic-era emptiness of previous Games, Paris is on pace to set a new Olympic standard. [You just can’t beat beach volleyball in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower](. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press file photo CITY POLITICS [How the Ford brothers’ police chopper dream finally took off]( Two decades ago, then-Toronto city councillor Rob Ford pitched helicopters for Toronto police. However, though one (ahem) pilot project found that chopper presence made some citizens feel safer, the actual law-enforcement results were mixed, Peter Edwards writes. This week, Premier Doug Ford pledged to help fulfil his late brother’s wish. [Here’s how Ontario stopped spinning its blades and made it happen](. PERSONAL FINANCE [Getting on the same page with a cheapskate partner]( Money issues are one of the leading causes of separation in North America, Lesley-Anne Scorgie notes, so it’s crucial to understand your partner’s views on spending. From there, financial compatibility is about [agreeing on how to make your collective dreams become a reality](. UP CLOSE Steve Russell/Toronto Star There are no days off for one Brampton family as they approach their quintuplet’s first birthdays. All things considered, the four girls and one boy are in good health, Megan Ogilvie reports, [though raising this rare army of toddlers has been nothing short of a blur for mom](. Watch THIS Theo Whiteman/HBO Though “House of the Dragon” hasn’t yet matched its predecessor series “Game of Thrones” in viewership, squint and it can be hard to tell them apart. As “Dragon” wraps its second season, Debra Yeo breaks down [how the latest dragons-and-diplomacy blockbuster surpasses the original in its quest to seize the Sunday night throne](. Thanks for reading. First Up doesn’t have much in common with “House of the Dragon” — though our blonde wig budget is on par. You can reach our very own Hand of the King at [firstup@thestar.ca](mailto:firstup@thestar.ca?source=newsletter&utm_source=ts_nl&utm_medium=emailutm_email=6C53B63A8E3FAD70AD4EF13004527437&utm_campaign=frst_217790), and I will see you back here Monday. If you're not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you'd prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below. [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( [Sign Up for More Newsletters and Email Alerts]( [View in Browser]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](