Google Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in response to an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump. Lake Ontario, located in Toronto, has a historical Indigenous name that predates the establishment of both Canada and the United States.
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Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America Following Executive Order
Google Maps has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America as a result of an executive order from former President Donald Trump. The original name, Lake Ontario, has historical significance as it is derived from Indigenous origins.
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