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You're still going to have to walk to the bus and wait for the bus outside. According to google maps, the walk to the bus stop would take more time than biking the whole way from Mossback Dr to Centennial College. From Purvis Crescent it's better since you're very close to the bus, you could even walk from Purvis (22min).
I live in a nearby city and bike to university (1.7km) for much of the year, usually about April to November, and the weather here is a few degrees colder and snowier. From December to March I usually walk although sometimes I take the bus if it's late and I don't want to walk in the dark. The main reason I walk instead of biking is because of ice, and salt (which damages the bike) and because when you bike you're moving faster which increases windchill. Occasionally there's deep snow that's not cleared but that's less common (a few days a year). You can bike in shallow or packed snow as long as you're careful not to make sharp turns or stops. Mind you I was mostly biking through a park, you would be biking on the street or sidewalk mostly.
It can be uncomfortable on the coldest days, but I've never gotten frostbite even though I've walked outside on those days (and it's a bit colder here than in Toronto). You just need to dress up properly.
I usually wear hiking boots, warm socks, loose fitting jeans, a warm sweater, winter coat, gloves and hat. If you're sensitive to cold or going outside you can add leggings under your pants, a second pair of socks, a scarf and tuck in your shirt and sweater.
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