From conquering a fear of heights to a fear of pleated skirts, we've seen people go to incredible lengths to win a great pair of Limited Edition Pillow Boots. Check out Jamie doin' it up tutu style in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

We start with freedom.

Freedom to climb, stride, splash, and slide. Freedom is imagination, aspiration, expectation and perspiration. It’s making waves and never, ever backing down, especially from a little ill weather. Since 1948 our family has kicked heels, splashed puddles, stomped mud and never taken a step without recognizing just how small we are in this vast and great and beautiful drift we call home.

Rumours are the price of a passport is going up, but this time it’s for Canada. Unfortunately for Canadians, 2012 will usher in new passport renewal fees that go up to $225 for an ePassport. Valid for 10 years, this new biometric passport will include an electronic chip encoded with all your personal data.