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A battle has been unfolding for several years in one of Ontario's most picturesque towns: Elora, famous for its expansive gorge and centuries-old mills. On one side is a developer, Kat Florence, that has purchased more than a dozen properties downtown and helped transform Elora into a luxury destination. On the other is a group of critics, who say the increased tourism has strained the community and that the company has wielded too much influence The Globe’s Greg Mercer examines the town’s fraught debate over tourism and growth. Video by Greg Mercer, Sammy Kogan and Sarah Espedido. #Elora #Ontario #Canada