Google Reflects Official Government Change, Lists Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'

Google has updated its mapping service to reflect the recent change in name for Lake Ontario. Following an executive order from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) renamed the lake 'Lake America.' Google says it will now show both names on its maps, with users in the U.S. seeing 'Lake America' and those in Canada still seeing 'Lake Ontario.' Outside of these two countries, the lake's name will be listed under both names.

The change is reportedly based on official government sources, according to Google Maps. This means that users around the world will see the lake listed under its new name in the U.S., but under its original name in Canada and other countries. The update is said to be forthcoming, with users able to view the lake's name by clicking on a specific link.

The renaming of Lake Ontario has been met with opposition from some local leaders, who have expressed concerns about the potential impact on tourism and trade between the U.S. and Canada. However, Google's update appears to reflect the official change in name as mandated by President Trump's executive order.