Candidate count: Grits MIA, anti-abortion PCs

Plus: "Peek-a-boo" Ford, Lecce fallout, Green platform incoming, illegal fundraising, Grits $5-billion hole, licence plate woes, everyone's favourite stretch goal, pressing the bovine flesh

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CANDIDATE TRACKER — Time is ticking for wannabe candidates to secure their spot on the 2022 election ticket. Elections Ontario’s deadline for nominations is 2 p.m. today.

For the Grits, it’s a scramble. They still need to lock in contenders in at least six ridings: Haldimand—Norfolk, Kenora—Rainy River, Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, Parry Soun…