Presumed drowning death reignites calls for river safety in Kamloops, B.C., but city says it's not that simple

July is the deadliest month for drownings in Canada — here’s who is most at risk and where

Fatal drownings happen at the highest rates during the summer months in Canada, but July is the deadliest. Just last Friday, a toddler devastatingly drowned in eastern Ontario.

Presumed drowning death reignites calls for river safety in Kamloops, B.C., but city says it's not that simple

A City of Kamloops official says installing safety equipment along the Thompson River could actually increase the risk of drownings by giving the impression that dangerous areas of the river are safe to swim in — exposing the city to liability.