Today on the Scoop: after the closure of three news outlets in April, a Local news co-op has now  launches for Burnaby, New Westminster, and the Tri-Cities. Danny Nesvaderani at CJSF has more. And in the north the BCGEU has reached a tentative agreement, and a vote by its members is expected November 6. Pam Haasen at CICK News in Smithers has that story.