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continued from p.1 Contest `one of the most controversial in Canadian history': Lishchyna National Council took them seriously enough to postpone the nomination meeting and conduct a thorough investigation," she said. Findings may never be public The results of that review, and how heavily it may have weighed on both candidates' decision to withdraw, is unlikely to ever become public as party and local riding association move forward ahead of next year's federal election. The Conservative Party's Director of Communications Cory Hann said both candidates had withdrawn before the National Candidate Selection Committee rendered a decision. Local party members will be notified when the nominations reopen, said Hann. Adams suffered a fall outside an Ottawa restaurant in February and a resultant concussion, and attributed her departure from the nomination race due to ongoing related health concerns. Lishchyna said her withdrawal wouldn't derail plans on pursuing political aspirations again in the future. "In the future, I anticipate that I again will be a candidate and be elected to Parliament to work on your behalf and all Canadians from coast to coast to coast." 3 | Thursday, August 7, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com prospects in our great new riding to proceed under the circumstances we find ourselves today," she said. "After almost a year of one of the most highprofile and controversial nomination campaigns in Canadian history, I believe it's best that the party re-start the nomination process to allow the grassroots to decide." The Conservative Party of Canada indefinitely postponed a vote in May to select the Oakville North-Burlington candidate. That came after allegations from both Lishchyna and Adams over each other's wrongdoings. "With an election almost a year away, the time that would be required to heal and bring everyone needed for a victory under the current circumstances is almost certainly not enough," Lishchyna said. Accusations by both parties The list of accusations against Adams included alleged bullying of board members in the riding, as well as allegations of paying for the memberships of supporters -- illegal under the Elections Act. The Mississauga-Brampton South MP , who is engaged to former Conservative Party execu- Natalia Lishchyna tive director Dimitri Soudas, had accused Lishchyna of alleged improper use of data research firms to telephone members at home. Adams did not address any of the allegations specifically when she announced her withdrawal from the race late last Friday. "In a nomination where a small camp relied on mud slinging, we always remained positive Eve Adams and took the high road," Adams said. Lishchyna was not as tight-lipped and said in her letter to supporters that the "very challenging campaign... was never fought on a level playing field." "I am not going to rehash the long list of concerns we had or the allegations and evidence we provided the Party, but suffice to say that Four from Oakville facing drug charges Two fundraisers benefit ILC Foundation by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff Four Oakville residents are facing drug- related charges after the Halton police Drug, Gun and Gang Unit executed search warrants in the area of North Service and Trafalgar roads Tuesday. Police said they concluded a month-long investigation, which involved undercover officers, by executing two warrants Tuesday evening. During the execution of the warrants, police seized approximately $12,150 in cash, 20 grams of cocaine, 41 grams of crack cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, four digital scales and drug packaging. Police arrested three men and a woman during the raids. Briannique Ranger, 27, of Oakville has been charged with two counts of trafficking a con- trolled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. O'Neil Thompson, 32, of Oakville has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order. Holly Feltmate, 29, of Oakville has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance. Christopher Williams, 38, of Oakville has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, driving while disqualified and failing to comply with a probation order. Williams and Thompson will appear in Milton Court on Aug. 6. Feltmate will appear in Milton Court on Sept. 9 while Ranger will make a Milton Court appearance on Sept. 16. A pair of events taking place next week will benefit the Improving the Life of Children (ILC) Foundation and its mission to help children across Canada, suffering from chronic pain disorders, get the treatment they desperately need. Co-founded by Oakville's Rebecca Mills and Sandy Smeenk, the ILC Foundation offers programs such as a peer support network, one-onone support and Canada's first 21-day rehabilitation program with McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton. On Monday (Aug. 11), Shakers Tap and Grill will host its annual Client Appreciation Golf Tournament at Glen Abbey Golf Club, 1333 Dorval Dr., with a portion of proceeds going to the ILC. Cost is $160 per person. Registration is at the 580 Kerr St. eatery. · · · The eighth annual Classic Rhythm and Blues Boat Cruise, on Saturday, Aug. 16, will also benefit the ILC Foundation and Joanne Cerasani, who co-owns Shakers Tap and Grill with her husband Tony Coelho. Cerasani has the inherited connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), the same condition Mills' daughter Brooklyn has -- Brooklyn inspired the ILF Foundation. Presented by Bryan O'Shea and Bob Pattison, the fundraiser includes a boat cruise aboard the Yankee Lady in Toronto. Boarding from 249 Queen's Quay W., Toronto, is at 12:30 p.m., with the boat returning to dock at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $80 per person and can be purchased at Shakers, 580 Kerr St. or www. theilcfoundation.org/events, by calling 416-3992927 or emailing rpattison@cogeco.ca. For more on the ILC Foundation, visit www. theilcfoundation.org.