Google Temporarily Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US Users

Google has temporarily renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for users in the United States following US President Donald Trump's executive order. The change is based on Google's policy of updating names according to official government sources, specifically the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) for the US.

The update applies only to users within the US and will not affect those outside the country or in Canada, where Lake Ontario retains its original name. This move has been met with criticism from Canadians, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who unveiled a large 'Lake Ontario Now and Always' sign near Stoney Creek as a response.

Google stated that it updates names based on official government sources, but MapQuest has chosen not to change the name of Lake Ontario. In fact, MapQuest invited users to submit their own names for the lake, suggesting a lighthearted approach to the situation.