The Times Colonist has reported that the final piece of funding needed to start construction of a multimillion dollar Campbell River in Vancouver cruise ship terminal was announced Wednesday, clearing the way for new business for the region's ports in the fall and winter. Federal funding of $9 million will go toward constructing the pier and some dredging, said Stephen Owen, minister of western economic diversification. Chief Bob Pollard, of the 600-member Campbell River band which owns the land being developed, said other major funding includes $3.75-million from the province, close to $1.5 million from the municipality of Campbell River and nearly $1 million from the band. The first phase of the facility will cost about $16 million, Pollard said.