The Vancouver Sun reports in its Saturday edition that councillors in Victoria, B.C., want to bring pot smokers in from the cold. A Times Colonist item inside The Sun says that councillors on Thursday directed city staff to investigate regulations in other jurisdictions -- such as Denver -- and to report back on whether it is a good idea to set up a pilot program for cannabis consumption sites. Coun. Ben Isitt says that current regulations discriminate against renters and strata dwellers. "People who are fortunate enough to have private land, own their homes, have outdoor spaces in their homes, can consume essentially without violating any regulation once Oct. 17 kicks in," Mr. Isitt said. "Yet, people who don't have that luxury because of their housing choices or their housing reality, there's nowhere to lawfully consume the stuff." Mr. Isitt noted that rules set by the Capital Regional District, landlords and strata associations forbid cannabis smoking in many places, both public and private. "There's thousands, potentially tens of thousands of apartment dwellers, strata dwellers and others who cannot lawfully consume it in their homes," he added. Mr. Isitt's position has support of Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps.