ELORA – Not everyone thinks Molok bins are the solution to garbage problems in downtown Elora, even if a benefactor is willing to take on the capital cost of installation.
Kristy Hillis
Council agrees to accept Christmas light donation – with some trepidation
ELORA – While a generous donation on the surface, some councillors were concerned accepting a donation of Christmas lights in the Elora Green Space sends the wrong message about energy conservation and sets a precedent about how much donors can dictate who should provide a service.
Benefactor offers to build public washrooms in Elora
ELORA – Elora’s largely unknown power couple Kristy Hillis and Don Kogen are at it again, this time offering to build public washrooms in Elora.
Francis Lane in Elora to become pedestrian walkway
ELORA – Kristy Hillis and Don Kogan are continuing with their plan to beautify downtown Elora. On Jan. 29, Centre Wellington council agreed to sell Francis Lane to Kat Florence Corp. Ltd., Hillis’ business, for $160,000 to create a pedestrian walkway.
Elora is getting all lit up for Christmas
ELORA – If you think Elora is looking a little more gorgeous for the holidays this year, you’re not wrong. There’s a beautification project going on and there are many people to thank for it.
Former Commercial Hotel to receive $10,000 grant from Centre Wellington
ELORA – It's just a drop in the bucket, but the owners of 27-43 Mill St. W. in Elora will receive a $10,000 grant Community Improvement Plan grant from the township.
Couple has $30-million plan for downtown Elora
ELORA – Don Kogen and Kristy Hillis have a $30-million plan for downtown Elora and it involves retaining and restoring heritage buildings and features.
Gorge Cinema is saved, will be restored
ELORA – It looks like the Gorge Cinema has been saved. And so has the building that houses it. The new owner says it’s her intention to restore the exterior to its original state and have a small boutique hotel and the Gorge Cinema inside.