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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. users

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Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. users

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago

Metrolinx, HydroOne, LCBO online maps display Lake Ontario’s name as ‘Lake America’

HydroOne, Metrolinx and LCBO are displaying the name of Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' following a similar change in Google Maps in the U.S.

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It is official in the eyes of the US Government. I’m simply explaining why some/most map companies will include the change.

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