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Lake Ontario Renamed to Lake America | Edmonton News
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- Sep 1, 2026
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Summary
Lake Ontario just got a new name—“Lake America”—thanks to a U.S. executive order, sparking outrage across borders. Google Maps briefly reflected the change, causing ripple effects on Canadian sites before reverting by Monday. Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the lake’s original Wendat name, meaning “the lake is beautiful, the big lake,” while U.S. figures like Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders echoed public sentiment against the renaming. Even Apple has been tapped by the White House to consider the update, proving this isn’t just a map glitch—it’s a geopolitical flashpoint. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2e53d631950682c