Pierre isn’t Canada’s Donald — he’s J.D.

Plus, the return of the super blue moon, Toronto’s best ice cream sandwiches and preventing a bank run on grandma [The Star] First Up [By Andrew Joe Potter] By Andrew Joe Potter Good morning. The night skies will be illuminated by the super blue moon through Tuesday night, [with the rare lunar phenomenon peaking Monday](. Here’s the latest. MUST READS AP Photo/Paul Sancya Opinion [Pierre Poilievre isn’t Canada's Donald Trump, he’s our J.D. Vance]( It’s far too easy to claim that the Conservative leader is our country’s answer to America’s 45th president — an embodiment of “Canada’s polite Trumpism,” as one U.S. outlet put it earlier this year. It’s actually Vance, Trump’s relatively young would-be vice president, who best serves as the Poilievre comp, writes stateside Canadian John Semley. [Their similarities are worth recognizing](. R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star EXTREME WEATHER [Severe storms rocked southwestern Ontario yesterday, including a tornado]( Between flooding across the GTA and a late-morning tornado sighting near Ayr, about 30 kilometres south of Kitchener, it was one soggy, stormy Saturday. It wasn’t the sort of memorable affair that the King’s Plate organizers envisioned; the annual horse-racing event was ultimately called off. Nathan Bawaan, Abhiraj Lamba and Calvi Leon bring us [the sights, sounds and updates from across the province yesterday](. Dreamstime PERSONAL FINANCE [How to avoid a bank run on grandma and grandpa]( Amid rising costs of living, 21 per cent of Canadian grandparents aged 55 and up are supporting at least one adult child over the age of 25, per a recent survey. However, most of the money is for critical expenses such as food and clothing, experts tell Lora Grady. Even still, [it’s crucial for the elder generations to ensure their own finances remain in good health](. Emilio Morenatti/The Associated Press file photo TRAVEL [The global backlash to tourism is sparking a much-needed rethink]( In the next decade, global tourism is expected to reach $22 trillion (U.S.) annually, accounting for about 12.2 per cent of global employment, but not everyone is thrilled, David Olive writes. This summer, thousands of fed-up locals marched in  Barcelona, dousing visitors with water pistols. Across the planet, [many tourist authorities are working to create better travel experiences for all](. Brian Merrett/MMFA FINE ART [In a must-see exhibit, Canadian Impressionist painters finally come into focus]( The McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s latest exhibit, “River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence,” spotlights Quebec’s rich relationship with the 19th century French movement. Some of the works are being displayed outside of la belle province for the very first time, Brandon Kaufman notes. [There are five canvases in particular that aficionados should be drawn to](. UP CLOSE Mongrel Media Elliot Page is using the spotlight of his Netflix hit “The Umbrella Academy” to give his first starring film role in seven years — and first since coming out as trans in 2020 — some deserved attention, Stuart Berman writes. [Here’s why “Close to You” hits close to home for the Oscar nominee](. EAT THIS Karon Liu/Toronto Star You don’t need to go down to the CNE to sink your teeth into delicious confections. In the latest edition of Food Crawl, Karon Liu breaks down [four of the best ice cream sandwiches in the city, including the share-worthy desserts at an East York staple](. Thanks for reading. Canadian painters really enjoyed the works of Monet; at least, that’s the impression that we got. You can reach the First Up team at [firstup@thestar.ca](mailto:firstup@thestar.ca?source=newsletter&utm_source=ts_nl&utm_medium=emailutm_email=6C53B63A8E3FAD70AD4EF13004527437&utm_campaign=frst_630), and we 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](