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Google Maps Calls Lake Ontario Lake America | Lafayette Louisiana News
Google Maps is now calling Lake Ontario “Lake America” for U.S. users, following a presidential executive order — echoing a similar 2025 rename of the Gulf of Mexico. The change aligns with the U.S. Geographic Names Information System, but sparks eye-rolls and shrugs across the border, including a cheeky sign from Ontario’s Premier declaring “Lake Ontario. Now and forever.” Canadians still see the original name, while international users get both. It’s a digital snapshot of how geopolitical shifts ripple into everyday tech — and how maps become mirrors of power. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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