One advocate noticed about 10 new homeless camps in the St. Boniface region since the ones near the Disraeli Freeway were torn down last month.

"I want people to make sure they're taking care of their pets and I also want people to check on their neighbours," said WFPS assistant chief Jay Shaw.

"We know that individuals experiencing homelessness experience a disproportionate amount of discrimination and stigma on the basis of their housing status."

Organizations serving the homeless population in Winnipeg are working to implement new measures in an effort to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus pandemic, specifically among those experiencing homelessness in the city.

With cold weather on the horizon – Wednesday's forecast calls for an overnight low of -29 C – Winnipeg homeless shelters are ramping up initiatives to keep people warm and safe.

A local advocacy group is encouraging the city to boost the number of round-the-clock spaces for homeless people, saying the current shelters only provide emergency support.

On Saturday, Manitoba RCMP responded to two deaths from cold exposure.

"Let's see how fast they come."

A simple Facebook post by a St. Vital woman, calling for donations of mittens, deodorant and toothbrushes, quickly gained traction on social media.

The Winnipeg Strategy to Support Unsheltered People is a 10-year plan with the aim of moving homeless support away from services like Winnipeg police or 311, as well as connecting homeless people with resources.