Re: Gas Burner
As always, start with a full basket of charcoal. As Syzygies suggest, the easiest way I've found to light the charcoal is to use a weed burner. Essentially it's a propane torch that you can point downwards, although you should use propylene as it burns hotter. I got mine at Home Hardware but I think you can also get it at Home Depot. Especially at this time of year you may need to get your local store to order it in for you.
Weed Burner ==> http://homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm ... ernzomatic
Propylene cylinder ==> http://homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm ... =propylene.
If you're coming down to the Toronto area let me know and I can give you a demonstration.