Tech giant says name to remain Lake Ontario for Canadian users, change reflects decision by US government agency.
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WorldPingGoogle Maps has introduced a noteworthy update, displaying Lake Ontario as Lake America for American users. This decision aligns with a new presidential executive order and modifications to the GNIS.
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Company says U.S.Geographic Names Information System spurred change in America, and that Canadians users would continue to see Lake Ontario on their maps…
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WorldPingAfter Donald Trump’s executive order demanding the name change, Google is the first major online maps provider to flip the switch.
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WorldPingIt'll still show up as Lake Ontario for Maps users in Canada.
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WorldPingOntario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a giant billboard reading: "Lake Ontario — Now and Always." But tech giant Google has said it is renaming the lake for U.S. users, as President Trump demanded.
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WorldPingAn estimated 237 people have been rescued but 17 are missing after accident off the coast of northern Cyprus Fatalities after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus Republican Turkish party MP Sami Ozuslu told the Guardian late on Sun…
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